BaseCamp Live Are We Protecting - or Preparing - Our Kids? with Chuck Evans
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Sep 2, 2025 Chuck Evans, a prominent figure in classical Christian education and co-author of "Wisdom and Eloquence," discusses the crucial balance between protecting and preparing children for the world. He warns against the dangers of creating 'protectatories' in schools and emphasizes the importance of teaching resilience through exposure to challenging texts. Chuck advocates for modeling faith instead of fear at home and highlights that wisdom combined with rhetorical skills is vital for engaging with culture. He offers practical insights for both parents and educators.
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Rhetoric Is The Trivium’s Key Tool
- Wisdom and Eloquence centers rhetoric as the most relevant part of the trivium for our cultural moment.
- Chuck Evans argues rhetoric trains students to persuade rather than coerce in a secularizing, postmodern society.
Education Should Prepare, Not Just Protect
- Escapism has long motivated families to choose Christian schools, seeking shelter from unwanted cultural influences.
- Chuck Evans insists classical Christian schools should primarily prepare students for leadership and engagement, not merely protect them.
Playground Moment Reveals Overprotection
- Chuck recounts nervously watching his toddler grandson on a playground and realizing overprotection reduced the child's learning opportunity.
- He used the moment to highlight that risk-taking at the right age prepares children for independence.
