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★ Kim Jong-won, a renowned master of humanities education trusted by millions of readers, presents his first question-based parenting guide, conveying the educational philosophy that “parents’ questions shape their children’s world.” With 20 years of experience in parenting research, the author holds over 100 lectures annually and has published 120 related books, profoundly demonstrating the power of question-based education.
★ Using dialogue as a bridge, this guide effortlessly rebuilds a warm parent–child bond, encouraging children to think independently about themselves and the world. Through being heard and seen, they develop independent thinking and expand the horizons of their lives.

“The breadth of a child’s world depends on the depth of the questions parents ask.”

★★★ Chosen by millions of readers! The first “question-based” parenting book by author Kim Jong-won
★★★ Includes 100 philosophical questions to cultivate your child’s thinking skills
★★★ The power of “question-based education,” which has nurtured creative masters around the world

Over the past 20 years, author Kim Jong-won has published 120 books, delivered more than 100 lectures annually, and shared true wisdom on raising children with Korean parents. He emphasizes: “The countless words parents speak to their children shape their world and determine the depth of their thinking.” Among these, especially “parents’ questions” not only serve as a warm bridge in the process of a child growing into an independent individual, but also infinitely expand the child’s cognitive abilities.

Last night, how did you spend time with your child? Did your phone steal your attention, wasting those precious moments together? Or, out of fatigue and annoyance, did you offer cold nagging and commands instead of warm care?

Now, try posing one “good question” at a time to your child.
Stop using accusatory phrases like “Have you cleaned your room?” or “Play after you finish your homework,” and instead, engage your child with one philosophical question each day—then a whole new, astonishing world will unfold.

For parents who don’t know what to ask or aren’t used to conversing with their children, this book contains 120 humanities-inspired questions designed specifically for parent–child dialogue. Say goodbye to nagging and ineffective lecturing, and awaken your child’s learning drive, imagination, expressive ability, and confidence through gentle questioning. Follow the friendly guidance in Parental Questioning Power, and spend a special evening with your child tonight.

“What would you name your book if you wrote one?”
“What kind of person do you want to be in a year?”
“What would the world look like if everyone thought exactly the same way?”

Do these seem abstract and difficult? They may not be easy even for adults to answer, but your child will surely come up with surprising, unexpected responses. The seeds of your child’s growth are hidden within “parents’ questions.” These questions will eventually become your child’s thoughts, laying the foundation for a richer, more fulfilling life.

Kim Jong-won
Over the past two decades, he has published books with a combined total of 1.3 million copies sold and authored more than 120 works, making him one of South Korea’s most prominent mentors in the humanities. His writing is gentle and nuanced, imbued with profound reflection, and deeply cherished by readers ranging from parents to children and teenagers. As a child, he witnessed his illiterate grandmother learn to read and gain wisdom about life by copying texts, which profoundly impressed upon him the value of this method of learning. His writings are filled with deep reflections on life, covering themes such as relationships, self-esteem, happiness, passion, wisdom, and love, guiding those who are navigating the complexities of life toward a broader, more meaningful world.
His works include “The Solid Words I Tell You,” “The Resilient Words I Tell You,” “Selected Poems of Goethe,” “66-Day Copywork Workbook for Children’s Vocabulary,” and “100-Day Copywork Workbook for Adult Dignity.” He currently shares his humanistic insights through various channels. “You Are Enough Just as You Are” and “As Long as You Believe, You Can Do It” are among Mr. Kim Jong-won’s first translated works. He hopes that children will grow up to love themselves, believe in their potential, and possess the ability to achieve anything in their own way—just like the stars in the night sky, which shine beautifully simply by existing. The translator poured heartfelt sincerity into the process, ensuring that every word conveys the joy children will feel as they read these exquisite books.

Preface | No child will answer unless asked

Chapter 1: Learning Ability | The Child Who Absorbs Everything Quickly
The Three-Step Daily Questioning Method to Spark Your Child’s Thinking
Once they fall in love with questioning, they can effortlessly learn anything—cultivating a lifelong learner
As long as they know how to ask questions, they can learn from nature itself
“Questioning Mindset” to Ignite Learning and Reading Skills
Parents’ Questioning Power Shapes Their Children’s Learning
Words That Make Children Pause, Words That Touch Their Hearts
* Philosophers’ Questioning Methods × Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Chapter 2:
Imagination | The Child Who Thinks Outside the Box:
Daily Questions Reshape Children’s Perception of Language;
Reading Is the Only Time Children Have to Be Alone;
The Four-Step Observation Questioning Method; Connecting Wisdom, Not Just Knowledge;
Finding the Right Question Marks the End of Reading;
Cultivating a Daily Questioning Habit That Shifts the “Thinking Framework”;
A Child Who Sees the Many Facets Behind Things;
Thinking About Your Child’s Future, Giving Them the Courage to Wait;
All Questions Must Point to the Child’s Inner World;
* Philosophers’ Questioning Methods × Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Chapter 3:
Expressiveness | The Child Who Expresses Everything in Their Own Way;
Children Who Know How to Ask Questions Can Find Light Even in Darkness;
Actively Asking Questions, Independently Interpreting the World.
Research Shows That Outstanding Children Can Ask Questions Freely at Any Time and Place.
Through Questioning, Writing for Children and Parents Is Completed in Just Three Months.
“Negotiated Questioning,” Creating Multiple Choices Together with Your Child.
The Experience of Making Choices Independently Is Highly Beneficial for a Child’s Growth.
The Three-Step Artistic Questioning Method Blends Reading and Writing Into One.
* Philosophers’ Questioning Methods × Hwang Toekye

Chapter 4:
Self-Esteem | A Child Unshaken by Conventional Words.
Questions Must Always Start with “Me.”
Begin with Everyday Small Questions Based on the Child’s Current Level.
Even Drinking a Glass of Water Can Hold Meaning.
A Child Who Knows How to Understand Won’t Easily Lose Their Temper.
Turn a Child’s Weaknesses into Tools for Growth.
A Child Who Goes With the Flow Will Also Be Accepted by the World.
The Questions That Build Self-Esteem Already Live Within the Child.
A Child Who Can Think for Themselves Is Hard to Influence.
* Philosophers’ Questioning Methods × Leonardo da Vinci

Epilogue | When a Child and Parent’s Questions Accumulate, They Become a Wonderful Book.