Colonial Childhood and Grammar Training

Who were the Founding Fathers — and what is the education that shaped them? In this episode of _Classical Et Cetera_ , we explore the rigorous classical education that influenced America’s founders and the birth of a nation. From learning Latin and Greek to studying history and literature, the Founders gained the wisdom and discipline to lead with courage and conviction. We discuss what their colonial education looked like, why it mattered, and how modern schools and families can recover the same focus and depth. Join the conversation and discover what classical learning can offer today’s America!

*What We're Reading* from This Episode: 

_The Hobbit_—J.R.R. Tolkien (Paul)

_The Human Factor_—Graham Greene (Paul)

_The Father's Tale_—Michael D. O'Brien (Tanya)

_The Iliad_—Homer (Martin)

_The Idiot_—Fyodor Dostoevsky (Martin)

Vulgate Set - https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/latin/selections-from-the-vulgate-set/?utm_source=PodBean&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=184

Martin's article - https://www.memoriapress.com/articles/classical-education-founding-fathers/?utm_source=PodBean&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=184