Why do we keep asking children what they want?

What if we’re asking our children the wrong question?I found myself overhearing a family in a café recently. They were warm, patient and clearly devoted to their children. But almost every conversation began with the same question: “What do you want?”It made me wonder whether we’ve turned childhood into a search for preferences, instead of helping children discover what matters to them - and what they might bring to the world.I’d love you to pause with me for a few minutes and see what you think.Thank you for pausing with me.Take care. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kimmccabe.substack.com/subscribe