Manners and Civics? Lessons from The American Revolution
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of manners and civics in children's learning, drawing lessons from the American Revolution.
Here is our special for our 250 year anniversary. Things to think about in terms of your children's learning. How are manners and civics related? Character and government? These are things that we seldom think about today, but are vital. They were the root of the success of our culture and our nation. Yet, almost unknown today. Consider these videos and articles. Please watch them with your children (age appropriate. Young Washington and the Civilian Defense intro are bloody.) Then, consider encouraging your children with their own self-improvement projects. Talk about this at your church or club. Have a great summer. Young Washington Official Trailer Young Washington Movie Historians react to Young Washington Movie Is what others call ambition wrong? Where does ambition come from? (At least 2 answers.) What is the best way to use ambition? Does "calling" from God have anything to do with ambition? Rules of Civility by George Washington from Wall Builders What are the most important manners (aka rules for civility) in your world? What are the most important manners for the economic category just above yours? Higher or lower? How can you find out what the rules are in any group…
People in this episode
Host: Sharon Sarles
Topics covered
- manners
- civics
- character
- government
- children's learning
- self-improvement
- American history
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Rules of Civility, Young Washington, Young Washington Official Trailer, Young Washington Movie, What Students were Reading in 1776
More episodes of The Great Shalom Podcast : Overcoming Learning Problems
- Intro to Sharon and her Projects in Education
- Parents Teaching Civics?
- Celebrate the 250th by Studying the Founders’ Principles
- Teaching Your Children Civics
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