Book Selections

I was responding to Christina’s question about Ambleside and, since I did not want to bash Ambleside, I thought I would start a new post. Especially since I do not want to accidentally accuse where I do not have the knowledge to do so.

Here is **my very own opinion** of a trend that I **suspect** may be occurring in some CM and Classical circles that I would like to hear from others on.

It appears that recommendations for *some* books are being made on the sole premise that these books are considered ‘classics’ and also just because they are ‘difficult.’ That is why we need to preview material with an eye toward the needs of our children, not just how far we can push them and what others say may be a classic (see our discussion on Anne Frank). That is wordly thinking. Knowledge puffs up.

Another thought is the pressure book sellers are under to provide more and diverse materials. I have seen a book recommended in a catalog, gone to the library to check it out, and praised God that I did not just put it into the hands of a child. I imagine that most of these homeschool families that are trying to eek out a living by serving the community can in no way read absolutely every book in their catalogs. Could it be that they become lulled into thinking that all ‘DK’ books, for instance, are okay?

So, what’s my point? Maybe just sounding off :)…Really, during this time of planning for next year, it is good to pray and ask God to show us what our children really need and remember that even in the homeschool community, we need to be constantly vigilent for our children.

Blessings,

Cindy

Am I kicked off this board now?!