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  1. Who has used English Lessons through Literature by Kathy Jo DeVore? either the original version or the newer version (Cultivating, Flourishing, etc.) I am interested to know more about how much the literature readings are integrated into the entire program. Are the dictation and copywork etc. taken from the readings? Could one potentially use the program and sub different literature selections? I'm interested in the program but honestly not thrilled with about half of the selections. I'm wondering if I could use the program and just swap for other titles (also classics, also high-quality) that I prefer? TIA!
  2. Looking to invest in a good art curriculum for the whole family. I have ages 10, 7, 5, 2 and they are all already active independent artists. They've always had access to a variety of mediums and free experimentation, and we have the art appreciation part down. I feel they would benefit from some formal instruction, though, to give them tools and skills. So far I've collected a view books on teaching art but I'm not really wowed by any of them yet. I've looked into Atelier and ARTistic Pursuits but I'm just not sure. Anyone have experience with good art programs? any programs I haven't heard of? thoughts on the programs I've mentioned?
  3. Thank you, bluegoat, for the thoughtful reply. There seems to be a misunderstanding in the responses here regarding what my intentions were in asking the question I did. Please know that I am not the sort of parent who intentionally wants to "keep my children ignorant" - if I were, I wouldn't be on this particular forum. Everything that everyone has said so far I agree with and I fully plan on exposing my children to mythology, in full, when my particular children are at an age and maturity level where I, their mother, feel that they are *ready* for that exposure. My 9 yo is ready, my 7yo and 5yo I'm not sure if they are or not. I completely agree that it is important for them to have this knowledge for understanding of both other cultures and of the underpinnings of our own culture. With that out of the way, the reason I asked the question was I wondered if there was anyone but me who had wrestled with the question and what others' conclusions were, in particular regarding the question of age of introduction. I was not asking, should I keep my children ignorant of this material until they're eighteen ;) Perhaps it would help others to understand why I am more worried about this than most folks if I shared a story from my own childhood. I was raised in a thoroughly nonreligious home as a young child. NO exposure whatsoever to ANY religious material of any kind. I really didn't even have much exposure to fairy tales. In third grade I discovered the fairy tale section at our local library and Edith Hamilton's classic Mythology that my mom just had on her shelf. I was enthralled, and I *really* *actually* believed what I was reading to be true! I remember one day during recess at school, running by myself off in a corner of the field, spontaneously raising both arms to the sky and worshiping the sun and Zeus the Father, intentionally and consciously worshiping gods I thought were real. I had a desire to worship. Some folks may think this is a cute little story, and some will think the problem was not my exposure to myth but the fact that I had no parental guidance. For me, having been that child and having that memory, I can't help feeling a little disturbed - a little sad for the child I once was, and a little worried for my own children who are growing up with one parent a Christian and one an agnostic. Perhaps I'm worried where I don't need to be, but I'm just wrestling with my feelings about it.
  4. Hello, I'm planning to use the Story of the World with my children, ages 9 7 and 5, and a 2yo around too. I have previewed the books and I really like them. We are planning to start with book one soon. My only concern is regarding the teaching of mythology to young children. I'm just not sure I'm comfortable teaching the names of specific Egyptian, Babylonian, and Greek gods and goddesses to my young children, telling them stories from those mythologies, and giving detailed descriptions of rituals. I feel my 9yo is mature enough to understand that these are things people believed and would be able to engage with me in a discussion of how that is not what we believe, etc. but I am not so sure about my 7yo and 5yo. Unfortunately, there is NO WAY I can read the books aloud to my 9yo and not have the younger ones listening in so I find myself in a bit of a quandary. I'm not sure how to explain about the other things these ancient cultures did without also explaining about their religious beliefs but I'm reluctant to go into detail with my younger children. I'm sure I'm not the only one ever to have had this dilemma. Any ideas, suggestions, advice, thoughts? Rationale in favor of teaching mythology to younger elementary age children? Rationale against doing so? Recommendations re: supplementary books? Ways that you found helpful to discuss these questions with your children?
  5. This is really interesting, too complicated even for eleven choices though. What about love and ADORE spouse, like and get along great with spouse, intimate lovers and best friends, yet at the same time having a deep-crevasse divide between the two, such as two different faiths, or opposite sides of highly volatile issues? Or if it's external issues, like in laws or finances? I just wouldn't call that kind of difference not liking or loving one's spouse, one might adore them and yet have an intense struggle.
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