Asking “why” helps children look for reasons and causes. After an event or a story, ask your child, “Why do you think that happened?” This makes them think about actions and consequences, and helps them understand the world in a logical way.Asking “why” helps children look for reasons and causes. After an event or a story, ask your child, “Why do you think that happened?” This makes them think about actions and consequences, and helps them understand the world in a logical way.