Should we teach philosophy to children?

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Hello! I'm here to engage in a Socratic debate about whether we should teach philosophy to children. Let me start with a question: What do you believe is the primary purpose of childhood education? And if we accept that purpose, does philosophy serve it better than other subjects we might prioritize instead?