The Telos of Education

I think true education has as its goal the complete maturation and development of a person. So it will entail training for a job (even if that job is domestic work), for working is a part of who we are. It will teach us history, philosophy, and critical thinking because citizenship is another part of our identity. It will teach us the great stories of the past to help us understand who we are as humans. It will teach us the proper use of our bodies and help us to train them via good diet and exercise. It will teach us to recognize and love what is beautiful both in nature and in art. It will help us think logically via the use of math and science so that we may understand and develop the world God has made for His glory. It will train our souls to be kind, patient, self-controlled, etc. It will disciple us in terms of the Christian faith. There is more that could be said, but ultimately education will train us in excellence in every area of life. What should be done at home and what in the school or church? What can we accomplish in 13 years? What is appropriate for each age? How much should a given person learn of general principles before they specialize? These are the difficult questions that I don’t have good answers to