SS #121: Barefoot in the Kitchen with the Ideal Type (featuring David Hicks!!!)
Mar 31, 2023
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David Hicks, famed author and educator, discusses ideal types, character development, and the importance of literature in education. The conversation explores virtues, historical punishments, and the power of narratives in ethics education. Insightful discussion on classical education and raising girls in society.
Parents should view themselves as teachers, with schools recognizing them as educators for children's learning.
Understanding narratives in teaching is essential, highlighting the depth classical education offers in virtues and morality.
Affordable access to quality educational materials is crucial, emphasizing the importance of ongoing learning for homeschool moms.
Deep dives
Parental Role in Education
Parents need to see themselves as teachers to their children, playing a crucial role beyond just feeding and caring. Schools should also recognize parents as educators to better support children's learning.
Guest Speaker's Background
The guest has a rich and diverse background in education, with a focus on classical Christian education. He shared insights from his experience and highlighted the importance of understanding narratives in teaching.
Value of Classical Education
Classical education, including reading fairy tales, Shakespeare, Dickens, and other classic works, provides a deep understanding of virtues, human nature, and morality that transcends mere facts and analysis.
Challenges in Publishing
The guest expressed frustration with publishers over pricing tactics that hinder access to educational resources like his translations. He emphasized the importance of making quality educational materials affordable.
Encouragement for Homeschool Moms
The guest encouraged homeschool moms to see themselves not only as parents but also as primary teachers to their children. He stressed the value of ongoing learning and teaching in a child's education.
Today's very special guest is David Hicks. Does the famed author of one of the bestest books EVER, Norms and Nobility, really need any further introduction? Well, what you may not know about him is that he spent thirty years of his life in private education, serving as head of school for a number of schools across the country, and culminating as Chief Academic Officer for Meritas LLC, which owned and operated private college prep schools around the globe. David and his brother Scot did an excellent translation of Marcus Aurelius called The Emperor’s Handbook and are currently working together again on translating a series of Lives from Plutarch. David and his wife have four grown children and live off the grid on a ranch in the beautiful state of Montana.
Today’s episode is sort of a dream come true for Mystie and Brandy as they have read and discussed David’s book, Norms and Nobility, off and on since they were in their 20s. David was SUCH a joy to talk to and you going to be so blessed by this conversation.
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