A simple explanation of the word 'suspicious' for children, helping them understand when something seems weird or not quite right.
Okay, imagine you're playing in the park, and you see a big, fluffy dog. But this dog is all alone and acting a little strange—like it’s barking at a tree. You might start to feel a bit funny inside and think, 'Hmm, that dog is acting weird. I wonder why?' This is what we call feeling 'suspicious.' It means you notice something that doesn’t seem right, and it makes you curious or cautious.
It’s like when someone you don’t know suddenly shows up and wants to give you candy. You might feel suspicious because you think, 'Why are they being nice? This is unusual. I should be careful.' So, being suspicious is about noticing things that feel odd or that make you wonder what is really going on!