Inquiring, inquisitive, curious, eager to learn, aware of things that aren't always readily explained. Stuff like that. You should never stifle a person who wants to know something. That can turn them off to learning, and that isn't a good thing. I very strongly encourage my daughter to go ahead and ask the questions, and if I don't know, then I will help her to find out. As they saying goes, a mind is a terrible thing to waste.
