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For the Children's Sake: Foundations of Education for Home and School [Paperback]

Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
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Book Description

June 17, 2009

Shows parents and teachers how children's learning experiences can be extended to every aspect of life, giving them a new richness, stability, and joy for living.

Every parent and teacher wants to give his or her children the best education possible. We hope that the education we provide is a joyful adventure, a celebration of life, and preparation for living. But sadly, most education today falls short of this goal.

For the Children's Sake is a book about what education can be, based on a Christian understanding of what it means to be human-to be a child, a parent, a teacher-and on the Christian meaning of life. The central ideas have been proven over many years and in almost every kind of educational situation, including ideas that Susan and Ranald Macaulay have implemented in their own family and school experience.

For the Children's Sake will benefit parents and teachers in any educational setting-homeschooling, public school, or private school. This new edition features an updated cover design.


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About the Author

SUSAN SCHAEFFER MACAULAY grew up in Switzerland at L'Abri Fellowship, which was founded by her parents Francis and Edith Schaeffer. She and her husband Ranald Macaulay established and led the L'Abri branch in England for several years. She is also the author of For the Family's Sake and contributed to Books Children Love and When Children Love to Learn.

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Fifteen years ago--in the world of education, a millennium--Macaulay wrote her ideological treatise on schooling, designed to assist parents and teachers in creating education that is both enriching and joyous. She states in her preface that the book embraces the Christian worldview as it applies the ideas and methods of educator Charlotte Mason to home-schooling, public education and family life. Mary Woods's crisp, cheerful reading aims to convince and encourage listeners. However, because of Macaulay's lifelong affiliation with the L'Abri Christian Fellowship in Switzerland and England, the underlying religious message is strong. Despite the acknowledged datedness of many of the books and materials suggested for use, and the underlying political tract, this recording will interest the Christian home-school market. T.B. (c) AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 166 pages
  • Publisher: Crossway (June 17, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1433506955
  • ISBN-13: 978-1433506956
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,943 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Susan has a great understanding of the Charlotte Mason method. HM  |  20 reviewers made a similar statement
I see the beautiful fruits of the wisdom in this book, now that they are grown. javajunkie  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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115 of 117 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ! :-) April 11, 1999
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This book set the vision in my mind for the type of education I'd like to provide for my children -- warm, intelligent, full of life. A living education full of living books, living ideas, living people! For the past eight years, I've tried to re-read this book at least once a year to keep my vision fresh and my mind focused. This is the one book I always recommend -- or give as a gift -- to anyone as they first consider the idea home education. A real treasure!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The book that changed my life. January 16, 1999
Format:Paperback
I began homeschooling our children in 1985 using a workbook program. I read a review of this book in Mary Pride's Big Book, and borrowed it through InterLibrary Loan. Now I have my own copy! This book is a short introduction to home education philosophy as well as practice. Charlotte Mason included in the Preface of each of her 6 volume set called "Home Education", 18 Principles as a synopsis. If you are following these 18, you may be said to be a Charlotte Mason person. All 18 are explained in this book, in a short and easy to read format. I recommend this book to anyone considering homeschooling, or who is tired of the way they are learning and living now. CM is a Christian literature-based educational philosophy. It is a Discipline, an Atmosphere, a Life - and this book can show you how to get there.
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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Favorite Book of Mine July 23, 2006
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This book was worth my time this Sunday morning to sit here and write a review on it. I have my dog-eared copy on my bedside bookshelf, where only the most loved or currently read books may reside. This book falls into both categories.

Last night I picked up the book to read a snippet before falling asleep. I just let the book open where it may and it opened right where I needed it -- on a page that explains how a mother might discipline her unmotivated (lazy?) child without demeaning him. She should encourage him, saying, "I know you can do this. You did ___." (and there she gives an example of a time when he did something to completion).

As another reviewer mentioned, this book is not a book for only homeschoolers. It is written for teachers and for parents.

Some quotes that I underlined in my copy:

"Excellence is a habit." pg. 37

"The adult, whether teacher or parent, has to be able to enjoy and understand what he or she is reading with the children." pg. 39

"In the Bible, the result of wrongdoing was usually related to the offense." pg. 45

"If you expect what is good, and are not shocked by the reality of the faltering footsteps toward it, you will be well on the way to leading." pg. 51

"Children obey best when their lives are as fully satisfying as possible. If minds are interested, skills are being learned, loving relationships are enjoyed, creativity is encouraged, beauty in art, nature, and music are appreciated, hours are spent in free play - why these children will be well on their way to having their sinful natures put in the back seat!" pg. 55

(she goes on to say why -- it's because "sinful natures expand like a malignancy with boredom, loneliness, passivity, tiredness, etc.")

"Our first concern is to open the door to the knowledge of God." pg. 92
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent call to valuing children and their education
I just finished "For the Children's Sake" by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay and was deeply encouraged. For years I've had issues with institutionalized education as it currently stands... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Lauren Ballinger
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Intro to Charlotte Mason
The author does a good job introducing Charlotte Mason to the newbie. Easy to read, beautiful details. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Canela Gautreau
5.0 out of 5 stars Foundation for Education
This book is as it says, foundational education philosophy of Charlotte Mason. Enjoyable read, and really helps to give a proper perspective on educating children; especially at... Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. Matthews
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome book
If your looking for a great account of Charlotte Mason's ideas, this is it! A++++++ Can't wait to read her other books!
Published 3 months ago by Emily
5.0 out of 5 stars If you don't know the WHY of education, you should read this....
This book reveals the incredible wisdom and philosophy of education formed by Charlotte Mason, a teacher in England around the turn of the 20th century. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Beatrice J. Whittington
5.0 out of 5 stars MUST READ!!!
As a homeschool mom who has graduated 2 and still homeschooling 2, there is NO book more important than THIS book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. Freas
4.0 out of 5 stars A vision of an ideal elementary education
This was the first book that I read when considering homeschooling my elementary-aged children. It's important to understand what this book is and what it is not. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Elisa's Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I wish this was required reading for every teacher and parent and 'mature-enough' student in America. Children would be blessed immensely. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking
It was very interesting to get some insight into a philosophy of education with a biblical foundation that used to have thriving support in Western culture. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Avid reader "Jamie"
5.0 out of 5 stars a must for CMers
even if you are unsure if you want to homeschool, the values that you teach your children are forever. teach habits, build character, strenghten the will
Published 16 months ago by teambarrett14
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