Explaining the logical fallacy of appealing to authority is difficult when the person you’re trying to explain it to is 5. I figure if a 5 year old tries to appeal to authority then he should understand why it’s a logical fallacy.
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The pastor of a church I attended back in PA once gave a sermon illustration of teaching a toddler "no, hot" when they're near a stove, but it being ridiculous if that toddler, grown and living in a shared apartment, is still fearful of the stove and keeps their roommate from using it with a warning of "no, hot." As we grow in knowledge and understanding, we can understand concepts better, "no, hot" goes from being "because dad said so" to "I need to use this heat source responsibly so I don't hurt myself or start a fire in my apartment." Seems applicable, my mind went there anyway.
That is very true. I have the problem of trying to teach toddlers that you can do unsafe things as long as you do them safely
I'm with you. My 3 year old helps my wife chop potatoes and other vegetables. He's very careful, and he loves to help. The 5 year old once made hot chocolate on the stove by himself. They both frequently commandeer my shears and loppers.
