Infinite series

Oftentimes, kids launch into an infinite "Why?" question series. To escape it, ask the question yourself, within the answer.

For example, little Aditi asks, "Why is it so hot outside?" and I answer, "Because it's not raining."

"Why it's not raining?" "Because there are no clouds."

"Why there are no clouds? "Because there are less trees. *Why do you think there are less trees?*"

And, her response is usually, "I want to go out to play." Thus releasing me from the perpetual Why loop.

This trick, by the way, works equally well on over-curious adults.