Clues About Conducting Research With Children: Microethical Moments in an Interviewing Experience

This article reflects on the process of constructing and conducting interviews with children, emphasizing the microethical moments that arise, explored through two theoretical-methodological “clues.” It examines the ethical challenges and tensions inherent in research shaped by adult-centric and developmentalist logics. We present strategies to address these limitations, including recognizing children as active subjects, using a registry of informed agreement in video format, engaging in joint negotiation, employing chat-interviews, and encouraging the use of drawing. Through an “epistemological vigilance,” the study advocates for a balance between protecting children and ensuring their meaningful participation, contributing to ethical practices in research involving children.