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Why it matters early
Children hear arguments all day: from friends, advertisements, videos and, more and more, from AI. Being able to ask “Does that actually follow?” is one of the most useful habits they can build.
A few common weak spots
“Everyone does it, so it must be fine.” “If we allow this, everything will go wrong.” “You’re wrong because of who you are.” Children can learn to recognize patterns like these in plain words, with examples from their own lives.
Ask “Does that actually follow?”
How to practise
Look at an advertisement together and ask what it wants you to believe, and why. When your child makes an argument, ask for their reason, then ask whether there could be another explanation. Keep it playful; the aim is curiosity, not catching people out.
What you’ll take away
- 01Ask “Does that actually follow?”
- 02Common weak arguments can be learned in plain words.
- 03Practise with ads, videos and dinner-table debates.
