Why don't politicians answer questions?

Politicians sometimes avoid answering questions because they're like kids who don't want to share their toys, they prefer keeping things secret or making them seem more exciting.

Politicians are people who help make rules and decisions for a lot of people, like in a big school. When someone asks them a question, it's like asking, "Did you take the last cookie?" They might not want to say yes because then they have to give up the cookie, or maybe they're trying to trick everyone into thinking there are still cookies left.

Sometimes, politicians don’t answer questions because they’re working on a plan, just like how kids sometimes make secret clubs and only tell their best friends what's going on. They might not want to say everything right away, it could be part of a bigger game or surprise!

Also, some politicians are like the loudest kid in class, they like to talk about things that sound important, even if they’re not always sure what’s true. So they might answer with big words or stories instead of just saying "I don’t know."