Teaching children to respect other's views is very much something that I want schools to do. What's the legitimate alternative? What should the teacher say ther

Teaching children to respect other's views is very much something that I want schools to do. What's the legitimate alternative? What should the teacher say there? > The problem is, that's science-denial, so yes, it would be inappropriate for the teacher to say that. So - imagine that little Timmy has religious parents, and thus believes that God created the heavens and the earth in six literal days (a not-uncommon belief held in the fundamentalist Christian community). Suppose then that little Susie overhears it and asks the teacher about why her parents told her that life evolved gradually over the course of eons. In my mind, an appropriate response could be "some people believe that the universe was created by a deity, and their views should be respected." But you've indicated that "some people believe <x> and their views should be respected" is in fact inappropriate. What would you suggest be done, otherwise?