HOW TO RAISE A CRITICAL THINKER

Teaching your little one to think critically can make their day-to-day life much more manageable, while also setting them up for future success.

Critical thinking is perhaps the most fundamental skill that you can instil in your child. It helps kids to make correct decisions, develop their own opinions and separate useful information from noise. Being able to think critically will ensure that your little one is able to navigate the world safely identifying right from wrong, fostering relationships and developing a deeper understanding of themselves. This is a strength that will stand to them both academically and professionally throughout their whole life - so, let's take a closer look at what it is.

THE BENEFITS OF CRITICAL THINKING

Critical thinking is the ability to mentally process information, assess it and determine whether or not it's rational or factual. This can be particularly helpful in school, both from an education standpoint and from a social one.

Success in school

Learning to think critically might help your child to turn the tables on any problems that they're experiencing academically. Lots of children aren't taught to think this way and, as a result, it can be extraordinarily tough for them to glean all of the information from their school lessons. Lack of critical thinking can lead to kids who are misinformed, have greater difficulty learning and overall, it makes for a more challenging school experience. Those who are equipped with critical thinking skills are adept at both deciphering the key takeaways from their classes and committing them to memory. They will likely perform better in exams and reach their academic potential.

Social development