Stupid Question Day

Tomorrow, the last day of school for not only the week but the month of September as well. An original as well as unofficial American holiday will occur tomorrow as it does the last day of school in September every school year. This day has become known as "Ask a Stupid Question Day"

As I tell those I care for, children are told in school and most of us have heard "there is no stupid question" If you want to know something then ask. This day was started to encourage students to ask more questions in the classrooms. Many fear asking questions that other's may think are stupid and therefore do not ask the question. Often these questions do need asked and answered to better understand the subject of the lesson.

Instead of being embarrassed by that question you are wanting to ask simply ask it. Yes, it may be a bit embarrassing or when you get the answer you may be surprised it was as simple as it is. The only stupid question that exist is the question not asked.


How did this day come about?? It was in the 1980s (when I was in school as well) that a bunch of teachers were surprised no questions were being asked in the classrooms. They created not only a day but a way students could ask questions they thought were "stupid". The day has become an annual tradition in American schools and has been started in Britain and India as well. All sorts of questions were asked from those that were funny to more serious ones.

I have just one question for my readers today. What brought you to my blog today