On May 28, AEI’s Robert Pondiscio hosted the University of Pennsylvania’s Jeremy D. W. Clifton for a discussion of his work on “primal world beliefs” and their relevance for K–12 education. Dr.

A new study published in The Journal of Positive Psychology explains how teaching one’s children that the world is a dangerous place might not protect them in the way you think. In fact, cultivating a ...

Primal world beliefs (“primals”) capture understanding of general characteristics of the world, such as whether the world is “Good,” “Safe,” and “Enticing.” In a new study, researchers analyzed ...

Adults who care about children tend to believe it’s in their best interest to approach the world with caution. A naïve or overly trusting child, we assume, is more likely to stumble into danger. So we ...