The Parent First: An Answer to Dr. Bouquillon's Query, Education; To Whom Does It Belong? (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Who should guide a child’s education—and why it matters for families, churches, and the state
In this discussion, the author argues that parents hold primary rights over how their children are educated, while the state may offer help without taking control. The work examines the balance between family liberty, civil authority, and church influence, and why church moral guidance remains central in education. It challenges the idea that schools or governments can claim total authority over how children learn.
This edition lays out the differing claims about state power, parental rights, and religious instruction. It weighs practical limits of state intervention against the needs of a child’s formation, while referencing historical and canonical arguments. The result is a thoughtful, sometimes provocative look at who should teach, what should be taught, and how education serves both individuals and society.- Understand the core roles of family, state, and church in education
- Explore arguments for indirect state involvement versus direct control
- See how morality and faith are treated within educational debate
- Consider historical perspectives on parental rights and public schooling
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