Should we teach philosophy to children?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Should we teach philosophy to children?". Your opponent's style: logical and evidence-based

No

Interesting. What leads you to believe children shouldn't engage with philosophical thinking? Are you suggesting their minds aren't developed enough for abstract reasoning, or that philosophy itself lacks practical value? If children naturally ask "Why?" and "What if?" questions, how is that fundamentally different from philosophical inquiry?

No religion only

Ah, so you're not opposed to philosophy itself, but concerned about religious content specifically? But can philosophy be cleanly separated from questions of meaning, ethics, and existence that religions also address? If we teach children about justice, truth, and moral reasoning - core philosophical concepts - are we not already engaging with ideas that intersect with religious thought, even in secular contexts? What makes secular ethical reasoning acceptable while religious perspectives are not?