On this episode of *Classical Et Cetera,* the gang sits down to discuss the benefits of reading books that you disagree with—and how engaging with diverse perspectives in literature is essential for intellectual and personal growth.

The importance of an education where you read difficult books cannot be understated. Why? Understanding opposing viewpoints prepares individuals to defend their beliefs confidently as they encounter differing positions in the world. The role of literature, including both fairy tales and classical texts, is most important in shaping moral understanding and critical thinking skills from a young age.

So, if you've ever had a list of books that you're afraid to read—listen to our discussion and see where it takes you!

Today, Andrew Pudewa, from the Institute for Excellence in Writing joins the table to talk about the current state of the world of Classical Christian Education! With advancements in technology, changes in public school curriculum, and classroom evolution happening around us, it's always helpful to return to our grounding points, to the tenants of education that characterize well organized homeschool and private school education. Today we'll talk about excellence in writing, restoring tradition in the classroom, and the benefits of old-school education. We hope you enjoy this podcast and will take us along on your educational journey. Be sure to check out Memoria Press at memoriapress.com for books, catalogues, curriculum and more! memoriapress.com/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=130 #memoriapress #andrewpudewa #classicaleducation

We see you parents and teachers. The struggle for your children's time in a world that capitalizes on their attention is an ever-present reality. So, what do we do about it? On this episode of Classical Et Cetera we dive into how to find the causes and solutions for this global problem and how to improve student's engagement with teaching, reading, and instruction. Some homeschool families love to use our curriculum year-round! Check out our classical Christian curriculum packages! https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/classical-core-curriculum/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=129

We hope you enjoy today's episode. Don't forget to check out more episodes of Classical Et Cetera! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC72BhhBtLU0LgQA6s_QTcBA

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