Originally Posted By: soilguy
I would like to see classes on rational thought and false argument starting in early grades. I would like to see such classes applied to everyday life as well as science. Guiding kids through the deconstruction of commercial and political advertising would be key.

Agreed. It would probably contribute to a remedy for the American 'pandemic of unreason', and similar classes should be held in teacher training facilities.

Originally Posted By: terrytnewzealand
Redewenur wrote:

"children have a strong tendency to believe what they are told".

Just as well or none would survive past their toddler years.

Yes, of course; and the other natural asset that should stand them in good stead is curiosity.

"Time is what prevents everything from happening at once" - John Wheeler