What if one short story could start a conversation that matters?

Parents are competing for their teenagers' attention every day.

Phones. Social media. Friends. School. A thousand distractions.

But a parent's influence still matters.

That's why American Education Defenders created our video series, America's 52 Stories —and why we've decided to make the entire weekly program FREE for families.

Each week, a parent and teenager watch a short video built around the true story of an individual at Gettysburg and one character value, such as respect, perseverance, responsibility, compassion, integrity, gratitude and others.

Then they THINK, DISCUSS and ACT.

They consider 3 takeaways and choose from 3 discussion questions designed to get the teenager thinking rather than feeling lectured.

And something important can happen.

The video gets the teenager's attention.
The questions get the teenager thinking.
The conversation gets the parent and teenager talking.

Why FREE?

We don't want a family's ability—or willingness—to pay another monthly subscription to determine whether they can use the program.

So we've changed the plan.

Parents will receive America's 52 Stories FREE.

But reaching those families still costs money.

Your contribution helps American Education Defenders maintain the program, deliver the weekly videos, reach new families, and introduce thousands of parents and teenagers to a simple weekly habit that can help build character and strengthen their relationship.

Help us keep it free.

We're not asking you to buy the program for your family.

We're asking you to help us make sure no family has to buy it.

Whether you contribute $10, $25, $50, $100 or more , you're helping us put another meaningful conversation within reach of another parent and teenager.

One short story. One value. One meaningful parent-teen conversation. Every week.

Thank you for helping us keep it FREE.

Paul Lloyd Hemphill
Founder & Chairman
American Education Defenders, Inc.
501(c)(3)