Trying To Explain Trust To A 4 Year Old (And Realizing I Couldn’t!)

Trying To Explain Trust To A 4 Year Old (And Realizing I Couldn’t!)
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Today, my 4 year old toddler stumped me with a question.

Whilst I generally pride myself in being a quick thinker and do particularly well on my toes, when he asked me what “trust” means — I didn’t know what to say. It got me thinking about why a concept so close to my heart was so hard to put into words.

This wasn’t one of my toddler’s random thoughts and question (if you have a 4 year old, you know what I mean!). It all began when he said he doesn’t “trust” a friend. The way he used it? Spot on! It fit perfectly considering the situation he was describing.

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