Such success can no longer be ignored. But tell him it's because you want her to know the Good, the True and the Beautifiul, and to fall personally and passionately in love with Christ and His Church, and you will get the same old vacant stare. That's the real point of Catholic home schooling, and the cultural gurus are still missing it. Alas, some in the Church are, too. Certainly academic success is a cornerstone of home schooling.
Nobody wants academic mediocrity.
And enhancing personal creativity is a wonderful benefit not to be missed. But as Catholic home schoolers our goal for our children is much deeper and our purpose within the Church much more profound. The hearts of Catholic home schoolers must be firmly set on two aims - one personal and one apostolic. For our children, the personal goal of our home schooling is a radical one - to teach and live the truths of our faith with our children, in such a way that they will serve our Creator well on earth and enjoy an eternity of happiness with him. Catholic home school families are likely to begin the day with family prayer, followed by an energetic scramble to get everyone dressed, fed, and out the door so the family can attend daily Mass together.