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How to Help Our Kids Become Critical Thinkers
Without Driving Ourselves Crazy
Geoffrey Griffin
March 14, 2025
The first time my daughter asked me “why,” I felt brilliant. By the 347th time, I considered faking my own disappearance.
At first, her endless questions were a sign of natural curiosity, but then something changed. The questions slowed. The curiosity faded. My kids, who once explored the world with wonder, started looking for easy answers instead of thinking for themselves.
Is modern education training kids to think—or just to comply? And if schools won’t teach them to challenge ideas and problem-solve, how can we, as parents, step in?
I dug deep into how traditional education shapes our kids' thinking, what other countries are doing differently, and most importantly—how I’m teaching my kids to be independent thinkers at home (yes, even if it means letting them debate me over eating ice cream for dinner).
Read the full article to find out how you can raise kids who question, explore, and think for themselves.
Is pushing kids to get good grades the fastest way to raise successful children?
Surprisingly, the answer is NO.
Focusing solely on academics makes up just a small part of what truly nurtures a child's self-belief and independence.
So what's the real game changer in raising unstoppable kids?
It’s all about getting them to learn critical life skills.
Did you know skills like problem-solving, creativity, financial literacy and resilience make the difference between those who succeed and those who struggle later in life?
This is way more impactful than just pushing for good grades.
Unfortunately, many parents waste hundreds of dollars every month on tutors and academic programs focusing only on rote learning.
While adding tremendous amounts of stress to young kids.
Smart parents are discovering this simple solution to spark their child's fire for self-driven achievement, raising confident leaders fast.
Focused Wonder
The purpose of Focused Wonder is to foster connection and open communication with your kids and spouse. This section offers simple, focused questions designed to spark meaningful dialogue—whether at the dinner table, during a car ride, or at bedtime. Use these questions to build trust, curiosity, and laughter in your relationships.
A great question to ask your kids to help them think critically is:
"How do you know that’s true?"
This simple but powerful question:
✔ Encourages them to evaluate sources of information
✔ Helps them analyze assumptions instead of blindly accepting facts
✔ Opens the door to digging deeper, researching, and discussing different perspectives
You can use it in all kinds of situations:
Kid: "My friend said sharks are the most dangerous animals in the world!"
You: "How do you know that’s true? What evidence do we have?"
Kid: "This commercial says this toy is the best ever!"
You: "How do you know that’s true? What do they want you to believe?"
It’s a simple way to build curiosity, skepticism, and independent thinking—all without turning it into a lecture.
Focus in Motion
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