Question

Why is teaching a child superstition as truth a terrible thing? For the same reason as was suggested by Hypatia of Alexandria, namely because the young mind accepts and believes them, and the person ________(a) then lives by those superstitions throughout life(b) then mistrusts the authority figures who teach superstitions(c) then is guided by the authority figures who teach superstitions(d) only through paid and perhaps tragedy can be relieved of them years later(e) only through joy and perhaps great effort can pass them on to future generations

Answer 1

Why is teaching a child superstition as truth a terrible thing? For the same reason as was suggested by Hypatia of Alexandria, namely because the young mind accepts and believes them, and the person only through paid and perhaps tragedy can be relieved of them years later

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Superstitions are the irrational beliefs that some people of the society have in their minds. The superstitions are mostly related to the natural powers in the nature. These should not be said as being truly existing in the world.

And definitely should not be taught to the kids. Because they should be taught to work hard for whatever they want to achieve in their lives and should not be taught to believe in luck or magic as in the case of supernatural powers.