Combating Perfectionism in a Classical Christian Education
7 Apr 2024Perfectionism is the natural outcome of an achievement-driven culture. When students are competing against their classmates to be accepted into top colleges, they must strive to develop the perfect resume. Who has the most—the most volunteer hours, the most unique extracurricular activities, the most expertly crafted personal essay—and, thus, who is the best? Learning ceases to be the object, replaced by the drive for achievement. And the mark of perfection is a moving target, always