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What does it mean?
Children should be taught the principles of freedom.
In plain terms
Educate kids about liberty.
What can you take from it?
Include freedom concepts in school curricula.

Where it applies

  • primary schools
  • civic workshops
  • home schooling

Putting it to work

  • teach constitutional basics
  • discuss individual rights
  • encourage critical thinking

Questions to consider

  • How early should freedom be introduced?
  • What examples best illustrate liberty to children?

Another view

Freedom concepts can be interpreted differently across cultures.

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