Kids don’t always recognize learning in the moment, especially when it feels passive. When students are told what to memorize and when to regurgitate it for a test, learning feels like a hoop, not a doorway.

A recent Pew Research study found that nearly half of teenagers say they're online “almost constantly.” Not sometimes. Not often. Constantly. That word should stir something in us. Because while tech might promise connection, constant connection to a screen isn't the connection kids are craving.

Belonging and identity are inseparable. Who kids spend time with shapes who they become. That’s why teaching traits like hospitality, faithfulness, and kindness matters so much. These aren’t just “nice extras.” They are roots of character that give kids security, confidence, and lasting friendships.