| Instead of… | Try… |
|---|---|
| “That’s wrong.” | “Let’s check this together.” |
| “You shouldn’t believe that.” | “What made it feel convincing?” |
| “Your teacher is wrong.” | “Let’s see what other sources say.” |
| “Everything online lies.” | “Some things are misleading—our job is to notice how.” |
These shifts:
• Which phrases would help my child stay curious?
• Which might escalate fear or shutdown?