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 that conclusion? Are you suggesting children lack the cognitive capacity for philosophical thinking, or that philosophy itself has no value for young minds? Consider this: when a child asks "Why do we have to be good?" aren't they already engaging in moral philosophy? What makes you think they can't handle deeper questions?

what

You said "no" to teaching philosophy to children. I'm curious about your reasoning. What specifically concerns you - is it that philosophical concepts are too abstract? That children should focus on "practical" subjects first? Or perhaps that philosophy might confuse rather than clarify their thinking? When you see a child asking "What is fair?" are they not already philosophizing?