CHAPTER VI THE RULINGS OF CONSCIENCE IN THE HOUSE OF BODY: CHASTITY The Final Unchastity IT all begins so innocently, and the end is so irremediably disastrous both to the man and the woman! People say it is one of the crying injustices of society that the woman should suffer and the man go ‘scot-free.’ But does he? The confirmed profligate, perhaps, … Continue reading Ourselves Volume 4 Book II Chapter 6
“There is no need to rate the child, or threaten him, or use any manner of violence, because the parent is invested with authority which the child intuitively recognises. It is enough to say, ‘Do this,’ in a quiet, authoritative tone, and expect it to be done. The mother often enough loses her hold over her children because they detect in the tone of her … Continue reading January 26, 2019. Expect it to be Done.
CHAPTER V THE RULINGS OF CONSCIENCE IN THE HOUSE OF BODY: CHASTITY (Part II.) Ordered Friendship A Sane and Generous Friendship.—But there are a thousand records of temperate, wholesome, and noble friendships for one of feeble excess. The classic friendships are too well known to be quoted. But here is a companionship of a healthy kind:— “Are you not my only friend? … Continue reading Ourselves Volume 4 Book II Chapter 5
CHAPTER IV THE RULINGS OF CONSCIENCE IN THE HOUSE OF BODY: CHASTITY Chastity of Soul.—In this field, also, the instructed Conscience takes a wide survey. The law forbids all sins of impurity, whether in imagination, word, or deed: of this we are aware, but do we recognise that the proportion of Love must be preserved as duly as the proportion of Faith? The … Continue reading Ourselves Volume 4 Book II Chapter 4
Form 1b= age 6-8 / grade 1-2 Bible * -Old Testament -New Testament Literature -imagination stories like fables, fairy tales, and legends -poetry (read)* History -own country -child’s own timeline -famous artwork of major people and events Geography -maps that correspond with books being read-often history -physical geography learned outdoors- seasons, weather influences, sun ‘movement’, water movement and its effects, air movement and its effects…. … Continue reading Subject List for Form 1b
It has helped me to use this process to develop my children’s Charlotte Mason Education. For this type of education, it is important to know what subjects to do and how to do the subjects in a Charlotte Mason way. Sounds easy, but it is often easier said than done. This is the step-by-step process I have followed over the years to help me … Continue reading Crafting a Charlotte Mason Education
CHAPTER III THE RULINGS OF CONSCIENCE IN THE HOUSE OF BODY: TEMPERANCE Temperance in Eating.—Who can forget how ‘the fortunes of Nigel’ turned upon that mess which Laurie Linklater prepared after the King’s own heart? The telling is humorous; but not all the King’s scholarship enables us to get over the supping of the cock-a-leekie! Thus Scott prepares us;—“But nobody among these brave … Continue reading Ourselves Volume 4 Book II Chapter 3
CHAPTER II THE INSTRUCTION OF CONSCIENCE Instruction by Books.—The instructed conscience knows that Temperance, Chastity, Fortitude, Prudence must rule in the House of Body. But how is the conscience to become instructed? Life brings us many lessons: when we see others do well, conscience approves and learns; when others do ill, conscience condemns. But we want a wider range of knowledge than the … Continue reading Ourselves Volume 4 Book II Chapter 2
PART I CONSCIENCE SECTION I CONSCIENCE IN THE HOUSE OF BODY CHAPTER I THE COURT OF APPEAL Conscience, the Judge, always in Court.—The affairs of Mansoul do not by any means go right of themselves. We have seen how the powers that be, in body, mind, and heart, are in conflict with one another, each of them trying for sole rule … Continue reading Ourselves Volume 4 Book II Chapter 1
Charlotte Mason always gives us a gentle way to handle our home learning quandaries- and, for that matter, our life. Sometimes it takes thought, time and stretching to find, but it is there if we interrupt our habits, cease our incessant march, and get outside our normal box to bring in fresh Living Ideas. One quandary in our day that needed a Living solution had been … Continue reading Definitely a Workable Time
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