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SS #121: Barefoot in the Kitchen with the Ideal Type (featuring David Hicks!!!)

Mar 31, 2023

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.

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Quick takeaways

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.

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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.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Classical Education and Chinese Culture

15min

Exploring Historical Punishments and Recommended Reading for Children

2min

Exploring the Ideal Type and its Implications for Raising Girls

3min

Exploring Virtue and Gender Across History

20min

The Power of Narratives in Ethics Education and Journalism

18min

Acquiring a Book and Discussing Authorship Challenges

4min

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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