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Keeping Kids Interested in Science Is a Matter of Language

Last updated: April 23, 2025 10:15 am
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The Science of Parenting: Keeping Kids Engaged in Science Through Language

By Ryan F. Lei

One of the joys of being a parent is witnessing your children explore the world around them with unbridled curiosity. From simple objects to complex ideas, children are natural scientists, constantly observing, testing, and asking questions. As parents, our language plays a crucial role in nurturing this curiosity and fostering a love for science.

As children grow older, their interest in science may wane, leading them to question the “why” less frequently. Research suggests that subtle language cues children hear, whether from parents, media, or school, can influence their perception of science. When science is framed as an identity rather than a process, children may begin to believe that being a scientist is reserved for a select few.

Studies have shown that language focusing on science as an identity, such as “Let’s be scientists,” can be demotivating for children, especially girls. By shifting the focus to science as actions we do, like “Let’s do science,” children are more likely to engage and persist in scientific activities. This action-focused language can help protect children’s interest in science over time and promote motivation to explore.

While action-focused language is effective for younger children, identity-focused language may be beneficial for teenagers. By cuing a future identity based on science, such as scientist or doctor, teens are motivated to work harder and achieve academic success. As children transition into adolescence and begin forming their identities, emphasizing future identities tied to science can help maintain their interest in the subject.

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Ultimately, parents play a crucial role in encouraging their children to enjoy learning, exploring, and problem-solving. By emphasizing the actions that make up the scientific process and cuing future identities tied to science, parents can help their children develop a lasting interest in science. By understanding how language cues can impact children’s perception of science, parents can empower their future scientists to continue exploring and discovering the world around them.

This article is an opinion and analysis piece, reflecting the views of the author.

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