"I ask my Mom or my Dad," would be a typical child's response. But, does the tooth fairy or Santa Clause come to mind? Pre-schoolers don't understand that if they get all of their information from two sources, they will never understand the complexities of human interactions. They haven't learned how to scrutinize things like conflicts of interest or ulterior motives. A child rarely understands or values true expertise in part because they've never had any. We can't expect a child to understand nuance, filters, or confirmation bias because they typically won't really dissect these until high school or college, if at all.
Children may not understand that different experiences and role models mold us as we mature and interpret the small or large world around us. Things like fear and distrust may motivate some while greed motivates lots of others. And then there are those whose primary agenda is to relieve suffering - regardless of the costs. Our mindsets are unique and we should be slow to project ours on someone else. A child struggles with "knowing" because they struggle with complexity.
HOW ABOUT ADULTS?
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