'The world is a dark place right now, and kids have big questions about it'
he world is a dark place right now, and kids have big questions about it. During the 2020 protests over police violence, our younger son, Hank , wanted help understanding why “good guys” sometimes do bad things. Lately, we’ve been talking about war. And that’s led to conversations about religion, as we’ve wondered whether the awfulness in the world provides grounds for doubt that God exists.
But as they age, kids start to worry about what others think of them. They don’t want to seem silly or risk being wrong. And they notice that the adults in their lives don’t discuss questions like, “Why does the world exist?” or “Am I dreaming my entire life?” Over time, they lose some of their curiosity and courage as thinkers.
How? The simplest way is: talk to your kids and encourage them to think deeply, all throughout childhood. Ask them questions and question their answers. The questions don’t have to be complicated, and you don’t need to know any philosophy to ask them. In fact, a set of stock questions will get you through most situations.Can you think of a reason you might be wrong?The aim is to make the kid make an argument—and get them to see the other side. So let the kid do most of the talking.
When I was a kid, I was constantly curious to know what the best of something was. My father would always answer.“The Lone Ranger.”“That’s a good question,” I’d say. “What do you think makes music good?”
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