Education
Fostering Open-Mindedness in Preteens
Help your preteen develop a broader worldview:
- Model curiosity and continuous learning
- Expose them to diverse cultures and ideas
- Encourage critical thinking with open-ended questions
- Teach perspective-taking and assumption-questioning
- Introduce respectful debate techniques
- Explore different areas, even within your city
- Promote volunteering for empathy development
The aim is to help them understand the world’s complexity, not to change their beliefs. An open mind is a valuable asset in our interconnected world.