Parents Teaching Civics?
About this episode
The episode discusses the role of parents in teaching civics and the importance of civic education for children.
Is it a good idea that parents teach civics? Shouldn't that be done by professionals? How is that working out for you? Deuteronomy 6 tasks parents with education. Even if you hire a private school or send your child to governments schools, still, in the end a parent is responsible. So, do we teach civics? Meaning ... the knowledge and training how to contribute to the common good by properly interfacing with the government. Let's consider that. What would civics consist in? The small child might have to share responsibility to clean up shared space. The moppet may learn to enforce non-bullying on his playground. The "junior higher" may learn about governmental affairs by participating in an ordered voluntary association, as perhaps a club with officers. The "high schooler" may be trying out her speaking ability, promoting some measure at city council to restrain government. We all had best be continuing to learn about history and governmental philosophy. Today, we take one episode from our Manner product to consider civics: that we must teach it, that parents should be involved in being sure it is taught and properly, and consider what might best be taught. Open to your ideas…
People in this episode
Host: Sharon Sarles
Topics covered
- civics education
- parental responsibility
- government interaction
- child development
- community involvement
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: John Adams' Warnings, Benjamin Franklin's Secret
More episodes of The Great Shalom Podcast : Overcoming Learning Problems
- Intro to Sharon and her Projects in Education
- Manners and Civics? Lessons from The American Revolution
- Celebrate the 250th by Studying the Founders’ Principles
- Teaching Your Children Civics
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