He who loves his son will not spare the rod.... He who disciplines his son will profit by him. 32 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. 33
Catechism number 2229
As those first responsible for the education of their children, parents have the right to choose a school for them which corresponds to their own convictions. This right is fundamental. As far as possible parents have the duty of choosing schools that will best help them in their task as Christian educators.38 Public authorities have the duty of guaranteeing this parental right and of ensuring the concrete conditions for its exercise.