Benedict XVI on Education and Solidarity

American parents and school leaders are debating whether critical race gender theories belong in public schools, with many turning to home school. Many of these will instinctively rely on John Locke’s educational theory, since he famously argued for parental control education. This essay summarize theory then survey some moments history reveal that political have often wavered between individual rights communal The argues Benedict XVI provides a better resource concerned parents. Benedict’s perspective flows from his understanding theology culture. choice, but within the context solidarity. For Benedict, teaching children Christian human nature private schools becomes an act solidarity, particularly when community embraces false views nature. I conclude by suggesting although deeper than Locke does, should keep skepticism mind. Lockean can protect against naivete.