If the occasion ever arises where I can give my kids an ethical dilemma to solve, I like to do it. It's especially fun if I can wind them up with some light hearted torment. This is an example of the type of scenario I'm talking about: Me: [With 4 kids in front of me] Hey, … [Read more...] about How Would Your Kids Handle the Ethics of The Trolley?
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What Can Mary Poppins Teach Kids About Leadership?
Reading classic philosophical works with kids can be really rewarding. My favorite to read with my kids has been Plato's Allegory of the Cave because it's a short dialog but is jam-packed with interesting things to discuss. However, teaching kids philosophy can be more than … [Read more...] about What Can Mary Poppins Teach Kids About Leadership?
Help Kids Be More Descriptive. 4 Practice Activities.
A big benefit that comes from children learning philosophy is that they learn how to express an opinion and provide reasons to support it. But even before they can do that, kids need to learn how to describe what they experience. Being descriptive will help kids better express … [Read more...] about Help Kids Be More Descriptive. 4 Practice Activities.
3 Things Your Kids Need to Know About Tribalism
When I was about 9, the kids on our street had this intense rivalry with kids a few streets away. In the beginning I wasn't sure how it started but knew it was definitely fueled by our perceived differences. They wore Raiders gear and we wore 49ers. We rode skateboards and they … [Read more...] about 3 Things Your Kids Need to Know About Tribalism
Difference Between Guilt and Shame
A couple months ago our family was gathered in our backyard with some extended family. My father-in-law was explaining a treatment for cancer he was about to have. People were talking quietly and respectfully because obviously it was a serious conversation. Out of nowhere my 6 … [Read more...] about Difference Between Guilt and Shame