What Kind of Human Are We Forming?

When most parents think about education, they think about grades, graduation, and future opportunities. But what if the deeper question isn’t “What school is best?” but rather:

👉 What kind of human is this environment forming my child to become?

In this episode, Andrew and Shannon explore why educational choice is ultimately a conversation about values, formation, and the future our children are growing up in. Drawing on recent articles, social media conversations, and their own parenting journey, they unpack the tension many families are beginning to feel:

• Why does something feel “off” with modern childhood?
• How are technology and constant stimulation shaping our kids?
• What skills will actually matter in the future?
• And what kind of educational environment helps form resilient, thoughtful, purposeful humans?

Along the way, they discuss:

• The shift from information to formation
• Why independent thinking matters more than memorization
• The difference between raising compliant kids and responsible humans
• Why educational choice is deeply connected to family values

This isn’t a conversation about fear or perfection. It’s an invitation to slow down, think intentionally, and ask what kind of people we hope our children become.

Because in the end, we’re not just choosing schools.
We’re choosing formation.

📚 Show Notes & Resources

Cody Jefferson’s Instagram

A number of the ideas discussed in this episode were inspired by recent content from Cody Jefferson around education, formation, attention, and the future our kids are growing up in:

https://www.instagram.com/codyjefferson?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Mentioned in This Episode

• Reflections on AI, attention, and human formation
• Conversations around learner-driven education and the future of work
• The importance of raising children who can think, build, lead, and live with purpose

🎧 Reflection Question

What kind of human is your child’s environment forming them to become?