The Daily Dad

You Will Have to Take the Lead On This

Aug 27, 2020

02:31

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The podcast discusses how public education caters to the lowest common denominator, neglecting advanced or superfluous needs. It explores the importance of parental involvement in their child's education and provides suggestions for supplementing their education.

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Public education prioritizes the average needs, so it's important for parents to go beyond that and raise exceptional children.

As a parent, it is crucial to compensate for the limitations of the education system by teaching civics, setting high standards for reading, exposing children to challenging ideas, and empowering them to take control of their education.

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The importance of taking the lead in your child's education

Public education is designed to cater to the average needs and skill level, often neglecting what is superfluous and advanced. As a parent, your goal should be to go beyond the lowest common denominator and not settle for raising an average child. Taking the lead in your child's education allows you to compensate for the limitations of the school system, especially when it comes to cultivating their inner gifts, teaching them civics, setting high expectations, introducing dangerous ideas, and empowering them to take their education into their own hands.

Taking the Lead in Your Child's Education

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"It feels elitist to say this, but it’s true: Public education is built for the lowest common denominator. It has to be. One of the beautiful and powerful things about public education is that it’s for everyone. And to be for everyone it has to average out needs and skill-level and that means neglecting what is superfluous or advanced.

This is not a criticism. It’s just a reality."

What does this reality imply for you and your children? Ryan explains on today's Daily Dad Podcast.

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