Pete Hegseth’s Call for Parents: Encouraging Thoughtful and Intentional Education Choices

Pete Hegseth, nominated Secretary of Defense, is urging parents to take a more active role in their children’s education, especially in today’s complex world. His message? Classical education is key — teaching our children to think critically, understand history, and engage deeply with timeless texts in literature, philosophy, and logic.

While not every family may have access to formal classical education, parents can still support these values at home. Whether by encouraging deep thinking, reading classic books, or discussing important ideas, parents can make a real difference in their child’s education.

It’s important to note that classical education isn’t the only way to educate your child. Every family is unique, and parents know what works best for their children and their circumstances. The key is to be intentional about shaping your child’s learning and to choose an approach that supports your family’s values and goals.

Hegseth emphasizes that parents must be involved in shaping their children’s learning, advocating for stronger curricula, and supplementing their education with valuable resources at home.

Every step counts in helping our children grow into thoughtful, informed, and purpose-driven individuals. To make this journey easier, Wisdom & Righteousness offers resources designed to complement Classical Conversations and support classical education at home.

Here are just a few of the tools we provide:

• Lapbooks to complement your child’s CC memory work.
• Public Speaking for Kids to help guide your child in developing essential communication skills.
• Free resources, like memory work games and charts, to enhance your child’s learning experience.

Explore our resources and tools to guide your child’s education and inspire a love of learning.