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How to keep kids curious – 5 questions answered

  • Written by Perry Zurn, Associate Professor of Philosophy, American University
How to keep kids curious – 5 questions answeredCould schools be putting a damper on children's curiosity?Jose Luis Pelaez Inc via Getty Images

Kids are naturally curious. But various forces in the environment can dampen their curiosity over time. Can anything be done to keep kids’ curiosity alive? For answers to this question, The Conversation U.S. turned to Perry Zurn, a philosophy...

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