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To cultivate children's independent thinking: Ask open-ended questions, encourage curiosity and exploration, provide choices, allow problem-solving without immediate help, and model critical reasoning. Promote play and diverse perspectives.
brighthorizons.com
https://www.brighthorizons.com/article/children/developing-critical-thinking-skills-in-children
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/raising-resilient-children/202501/children-as-independent-thinkers