Catholic Parenting
You Cannot Fake a Real Education
Recently a few of my children went to church to take tests that are part of their sacramental preparation programs. They have to memorize quite a bit of material–prayers, teachings of the Church, etc. When they came from from their testing, the topic of discussion was the surprise to see … Read more
What’s the Plan for Catholic Children in America?
In the late 1800s, K-12 education became compulsory in the United States. Take a minute and let that sink in. Before the 1800s, K-12 education was not compulsory. Most children did not go to school, but remained with their parents and relatives, working in or around their homes. Some children … Read more
Are Schools Better than Homeschools for Socializing Children?
This afternoon a parent wrote a very common question, which I took some time to answer. I believe my response will be helpful to others. How would you recommend parents give children opportunities to relate to other children while being homeschooled; or alternatively, in your view, is this not a … Read more
