Classical Me, Classical Thee for Homeschoolers: Squander Not Thine Education, Understanding the Purpose of Education, Christian Books for Teens

Rebekah Merkle knows which high school classes you like and which you roll your eyes at, which books you enjoy and which you kinda skim. That’s because she went through this whole thing called classical education, too: She was a guinea pig in one of the very first classical Christian schools in the country. Written for students by a (former) student, Classical Me, Classical Thee is lighthearted and–most importantly for you busy homeschoolers–very short. It has a simple goal: to explain why you students are doing what you do in class. (SPOILER: Grades aren’t the point–you won’t use your knowledge of the Iliad Book 5 every year until you die.) What you do in class is a drill–and nobody drills for the sake of the drill. You do drills so that you can win the game. The real tragedy, though, would be if you didn’t know you were doing drills… or didn’t know there was a game at all. Grades aren’t the point. So drill to win. This new updated edition of the book is specially geared for homeschoolers, and will help all students see the big picture of the crazy things they do all day. Classical Me, Classical Thee by Rebekah Merkle is one of the essential Christian books for teenagers that explains the purpose of classical education to homeschooled students. The author reassures high schoolers that their studies aren’t just about grades or memorizing old books – they’re training for life. She compares education to drills in sports: the goal isn’t the drill itself but winning the game. Classical education for homeschoolers teaches life skills for young adults on how to think, reason, and communicate effectively, preparing them to engage meaningfully with the world. Through humor and relatable examples, these Christian self-help and personal development books encourage homeschoolers to embrace their education with purpose, understanding that it’s shaping them into thoughtful, capable individuals for the future.