Teaching Our Children the Fundamentals of Civics

A conversation with John De Gree, founder of Classical Historian

Parents should raise children to be virtuous and to better others' lives, according to De Gree. "The ideals and energy of children can change society quickly," he said. Ariel Skelley/Getty Images

The importance of educating our children about the history of the United States and how its government works have become ever-pressing in recent years. The typical teenager can’t answer even the most elementary questions about either. Our free society, in which citizens elect their representatives, is dependent upon an educated populace.

John De Gree, founder of Classical Historian, recognizes this urgent need and has created resources for parents to use in teaching their children about these fundamental ideas. His latest release is a set of educational workbooks centered on American civics and geared toward elementary-aged students.