Volume 1 Study - pages 96-134
This section is called "Habit is Ten Natures" and the first time I read the phrase I thought maybe it was another list of principles and guidelines. It is not a list, but rather the MOST IMPORTANT THING!!!! It means more than anything - more than curriculum, more than genetics, more than activities, instilling positive habits in your child is the key to giving them a successful life. My kids are fairly young (6 and 8) and as we have continued on this journey of a CM education I have seen the fruit that has come from being diligent in training up my kids. And also, I've seen where I have fallen short in not doing my best at instilling certain habits. First of all, I believe that as mothers we should all give ourselves grace. We aren't going to be perfect.... our mothers weren't perfect.... and guess what?! Charlotte Mason was not even a mother! So, while reading these chapters and principles please allow yourself grace. When you feel a connectio...