Maybe Right, Maybe Wrong: A Guide for Young Thinkers
by Dan Barker
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This captivating book affirms a child's ability to think, to seek information, and to question "why?" Children should be given information, not dogma, and tools for critical thought, not holy books, asserts Dan Barker. Maybe Right, Maybe Wrong teaches children important humanistic ideas. Andrea, the book's main character, distinguishes between rules and principles, finds that there is not always a "right" thing to do, and realizes that sometimes the "right" thing is to choose the lesser show more "wrong." Her most important insight: Regardless of one's own beliefs, you should respect everybody's human rights. Through Andrea, Barker painlessly teaches "situation ethics" to children. Maybe Right, Maybe Wrong doesn't speak down to kids, but uses simple language and fun illustrations to make a tough topic understandable. show lessTags
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Suitable for 2nd-3rd graders to develop critical thinking and ethics without religion; stresses respecting everyone's rights.
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Dan Barker is co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation and co-host of Freethought Radio.
Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 1992
- First words
- This is Andrea.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)You can use your mind to think about principles to help you decide whether an action is right or wrong.
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, Children's Books
- DDC/MDS
- 370.114 — Society, Government, and Culture Education Education Theory of education; Meaning; Aim Objectives of Education Moral education
- LCC
- LC311 .B28 — Education Special aspects of education Special aspects of education Moral and religious education Moral education. Character building
- BISAC
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- 65
- Popularity
- 477,264
- Reviews
- 1
- Rating
- (3.86)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 1
- ASINs
- 2
