Should politics be part of your homeschool curriculum?

Many parents hesitate to introduce political discussions at home, especially in today’s polarized culture. However, avoiding the topic entirely may leave our children unprepared to understand the world they are inheriting.

In this episode, Kaitlin Zara sits down with Catholic journalist Erika Ahern, producer and host of The Deep and co-host of Catholic Vote’s LOOPcast, to discuss how homeschooling parents can thoughtfully introduce politics and current events into their family life.

Erika shares practical advice for helping children develop a healthy understanding of politics while keeping their formation rooted in faith, truth, and Catholic principles.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Catholic Classical Homeschool Curricula:

Mother of Divine Grace School, https://modg.org/
Kolbe Academy, https://www.kolbe.org/
Homeschool Connections, https://homeschoolconnections.com/

The Story of Civilization – Phillip Campbell: https://tanbooks.com/homeschool/shop-by-product-line/story-of-civilization/

Zeale – A teenager-safe news source: https://zeale.co/

The LOOPcast Podcast (CatholicVote): https://catholicvote.org/podcast/

The LOOPcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theLOOPcast

Articles by Erika Ahern (CatholicVote): https://catholicvote.org/author/erika-ahern/

Sponsor

This episode is sponsored by John Paul the Great Catholic University.

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About Our Guest

Erika Ahern is a Catholic journalist and media professional. She is the producer and host of The Deep and co-host of CatholicVote’s LOOPcast.

Her writing has appeared in:

USA Today
Washington Examiner
National Catholic Register
RealClear Politics
RealClear Religion
The Daily Caller
Crisis Magazine

Erika regularly appears on podcasts, talk radio, and television programs, including Newsmax, Relevant Radio, and EWTN.

She lives outside New Haven, Connecticut, with her husband and their seven children.

In this episode we discuss:

Why Catholic families should not avoid political conversations
How to introduce current events in an age-appropriate way
Safe news sources for teens and older students
How history helps children understand today’s political landscape
Practical resources for integrating current events into your homeschool

If you’ve ever wondered when and how to begin discussing politics with your children, this episode will give you thoughtful guidance and helpful resources.

To discover more support for your Catholic homeschool adventure, here are some valuable resources for you:

Grab your coffee, and let’s homeschool together!