Should we teach philosophy to children?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Should we teach philosophy to children?". Your opponent will argue against you using LOGICAL reasoning.

No

That's not a substantive argument. Please provide specific reasons why teaching philosophy to children would be harmful or ineffective. Without premises supporting your conclusion, we can't evaluate the logical merit of your position.

you prove it

This commits the burden of proof fallacy. You made the initial negative claim, so you must support it. The default isn't "no" until proven otherwise. Additionally, demanding proof without engaging the argument is a form of shifting the burden.

No, that is not true

Your response is a mere contradiction without supporting evidence or reasoning. Simply stating "that is not true" doesn't address the logical principles of burden of proof. What specific part do you dispute and why?

Religion should be taught instead

This is a false dichotomy fallacy - teaching philosophy doesn't exclude teaching religion. Additionally, you've shifted from arguing against philosophy to arguing for religion without justifying either position. What specific evidence supports religion over philosophy for children?

wrong

You're engaging in repeated bare assertion without justification. Simply stating "wrong" provides no logical content to evaluate. If you want a substantive debate, present actual premises: What harm does philosophy cause children? What benefits does religion provide that philosophy doesn't? Make an argument.