Is the core that much different from the outside? Is one a reflection or piece of the other?
A few weeks back, I enjoyed discussing these questions with my sons. Yemi argued using the onion example: peeling back the layers to discover it is still an onion. I stumbled into using the artichoke as my analogy. Who does not want to get to the heart? That is where the best part is. Sure each ‘leaf’ has a tiny taste at the tip…but you have to work your way in to get to the ‘real deal’ – don’t you?
There is nothing like a good question to open the doors to deeper or intense conversations…it is a great way to get young people engaged in meaningful discussions.
Many summers back, I organized a lively, dynamic multi-generational dialogue in my living room that involved several families – sometimes sparks were flying, but it was an eye-opening experience for all. We learn so much about each other when we simply ask questions…and then listen.
So, tell me, what’s at the center of your artichoke?
Mozella Perry Ademiluyi
www.mozellaonthemountain.com(blog)
www.loveisamountain.com(website)
You are so right! A question can lead to so much. But what deep question can you ask a 6 year old to get him to think?
Ask him what he thinks about something…get him to give you his opinion…’deep’ is relative!
As they become welcomed and used to being invited to express themselves it just keeps going from there.