Dear Parents: Communicating the Christian & Classical Vision to Families

by Tom Garfield

Dear Parents is Tom Garfield's popular series of letters on nurturing the classical, Christian vision in schools and at home. Tom's thoughts on education and life are cheerful, honest, entertaining, and above all centered on Christ. Parents and teachers will come away from this book with an understanding of the importance of the family in the role of education, along with much practical advice from a career of more than thirty years in classical, Christian education. Tom's letters cover the essentials, like the prerequisites to a good education (the importance of the family), classical instruction and curriculum, discipline, how to teach boys versus girls, alongside more wide-ranging topics like grades, how to avoid boring your students, a brief defense of theater (and Harry Potter), and much more.

Genres: Education

234 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2021

Reviews

[Carla Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing earth shattering but a worthwhile and encouraging read.

[Nathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting collection of articles and thoughts on Classical Christian education from a man who has dedicated his career to the movement and is clearly passionate

[Drew · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice collection of articles that offer both wisdom and humor for parents navigating the world of education. The essays are insightful, and to the point, making it easy to pick up and read in small doses.

Garfield’s sense of humor is one of the highlights of this book. He tackles important topics with a lighthearted touch, making even serious discussions engaging and enjoyable.