Many years ago, I came across the idea of philosophy for children but brushed it aside. I never took it seriously because I was of the notion that philosophy was not for children. Philosophy was not a child's play. Philosophy was for adults. But in the past few weeks, my views have been changing. I think that there is, or could be a philosophy for, with, and by kids.
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In the US, the Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organisation (PLATO) promotes philosophy for children. According to some information on its website, PLATO 'nurtures young people's curiosity, critical thinking, and desire to explore big questions, through philosophy and ethics programs for students, educators, and families'.