Parent Testimonials
She looks forward to the conversations each week. I never need to remind her to attend.
We have been in the program for roughly 6 months and from the beginning I could see the impact the discussions were having on our daughter. She looks forward to the conversations each week. I never need to remind her to attend. The format of being presented with ideas and openly discussing as a group has fostered a love of digging deeper into issues/matters that may otherwise be presented or introduced superficially.
Highly recommend!
Jacqueline (California Mom)
Daniel is especially good at inspiring a space to opine freely but at the same time ask questions that challenge students.
My two children enjoyed incredibly each session. They were engaged in the topics, they told be about the questions that were so acutely raised by Daniel... they felt heard, challenged, valued. It has been great for their minds and souls. They are now interested in a variety of subjects, capable of undertaking great in depth reflections.
The panorama of readings is amazing. The selection Daniel does is of great level.
Daniel is especially good at inspiring a very confident space to give opinions freely and at the same time to put questions that gently challenge their positions. He patiently guides the discussion in a geniuenly socratic way of examining assumptions and opening new aspects of each topic.
Daniel's patience is impressive.Carolina (Argentinan Mother)
My son feels like he can open up and dig into the issues because he knows people are liberty minded, even when they (politely) disagree
My son feels like he can open up and dig into the issues because he knows people are liberty minded, even when they (politely) disagree. The topics have helped him focus his ideas, but also leave open how the past is related to present times and troubles. I highly recommend Socratic Kid as exploring the dialectic and rhetorical thought process assists in creating critical thinkers
Kirstin (California Mom)
These important discussions in the company of great peers have allowed our daughter to spread her intellectual wings
Not only do the kids learn key information about foundational texts of Western Civilization, they do it with a group of well-grounded peers, under the guidance of a trusted adult mentor, yet free from parental interference. These important discussions in the company of great peers have allowed our daughter to spread her intellectual wings and gather the kind of spiritual strength she needs to become the kind of adult we hope for her to become.
Missouri Parent
Safe place to express different views
It’s really nice to have a safe place to express different views with brilliant peers. Daniel’s calm way of guiding the Socratic discussions is exactly what my son craved.
NYC Parent
Bottom line, the best extracurricular program!
The experience and exposure our daughter has gained through this interactive critical thinking program has been invaluable. It has given her topics of great importance to think of that are relevant in today’s uncertain times. Bottom line, the best extracurricular program!
Tony Espinosa (Texas Father)
Critical Thinking Schooling