HomeSchool ThinkTank Parenting Podcast: Are Schools Dumbing Us Down? The Hidden Lessons They Teach

Are Schools Dumbing Us Down? The Hidden Lessons They Teach

Oct 8, 2025

Are schools helping children succeed—or subtly shaping them to conform?

In this episode, we unpack Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto. Discover the seven hidden lessons that schools teach—lessons that condition children to obey, comply, and depend on authority.

Whether you're homeschooling or simply questioning the traditional system, this episode will help you think differently about education—and empower you to reclaim your child’s learning journey.

🎧 Listen now to explore what’s really being taught in school—and how to break free from the hidden curriculum.

👉 Get the book and watch a rare video of Gatto himself.