I like the dark parts, they go well with your purpose like you described it.
It's the bright parts where I'm not sure. As it is, it feels cloudy, overcast,, but you said there was plenty of light (and the car's windows are hinting at a bright sky too). I would try to allow stronger brightness = more contrast in the upper regions, and then see if it helps or not.
SRSLY?
Troll question?
11 year olds want to learn everything. At least the normal, healthy ones. And they are quick with it.
However, if she does not want to learn things from you, then that is a totally different question. Then I say, let it be for about 25 years...