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Why parents visit zoos with their children: Tools for parenting and moral development

August 1, 2011 | Exhibitions
Parents committed to bringing their children to zoos ascribed the value of the visits to promoting altruism to prepare their children for future social encounters; transferring their own environmental values; encouraging self-esteem; and inculcating cultural norms. This article suggests that ISE educators can attract/engage parents through appealing to moral development for children.

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    King’s College London
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    Discipline: Education and learning science | Social science and psychology
    Audience: Families | Parents/Caregivers | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Aquarium and Zoo Exhibits

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