Critical Logic Critical thinking is a skill used throughout a lifetime. Throughout the growth process children begin to formulate ways of getting what they need, and want. When a baby is born it soon realizes that crying will bring someone to them. A toddler that does not want to sleep will figure out a way to get out of the crib. As the growth process progresses the critical thinking skills evolve and soon develop into an individual’s unique logic. Each individual has their own experiences that influence their perceptions. A child growing up in a military family that moves often will probably have a higher adaptability than that of a child who grew up in the same town. Military families are also subjected to many different cultures and ideals, allowing them to see a variety of perspectives. For example, in European countries it is not uncommon to see naked patrons at a public pool while this is considered “indecent exposure,” a crime in the United States that carries a hefty fine and possibly jail time ("Criminaldefenselawyer.com", 2013). Growing up exposed to this type of atmosphere can desensitize a person’s sense of modesty. As a child experiences new situations and opinions their first reaction is usually to ask their parents or other close family members to explain the difference between their beliefs. This becomes a very important part of how the nature of logic can be molded. When clarifying the variations parents often convey their true feelings and opinions, projecting them on the child and in turn directing the child’s thought process in the same direction as theirs. Open-minded people often times raise open-minded children while those with very strict beliefs pass them onto their children. This inheritance of ideas and opinions is also responsible for shaping perception. Perception is an important aspect of how critical thinking correlates with