Culture vs Cram: CM Companion Book

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  • October 11, 2015 at 1:13 am
    BeverlyJane
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    I am reading the “Charlotte Mason Companion” book by Karen Andreola; on pg 37 she talks about “Culture vs Cram”.
    She writes how homeschooling mothers, shouldn’t be concerned with how much our children have covered…but rather, how much do they care? And about how many things do they care for? Leading to the fact that our children should have a deep understanding, appreciation and relationship with ideas/books/experiences, so they are cultured.

    Reading that made my heart sink. One of my children (my mellow, middle child) doesn’t appear to care about any topic what-so-ever. He is ten and has been homeschooled many years, yet I have not found a single subject/topic that excites/interests him.  Even field trips and nature walks, are “just OK”. I can pinpoint exactly what my other children love to read/discuss/explore….I have asked him what he would like to study and his answer is usually “it doesn’t matter”or “whatever you want, Mom”. (he is obedient to complete assignments)
    Does anyone have suggestions? encouragement? helpful ideas?

    October 11, 2015 at 7:25 am
    Melanie32
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    Hi Beverlyjane! I think some children are late bloomers. I’m sure he cares more than he lets on. You said he’s your mellow one. It’s probably just part of his personality to be more even keeled. He may not have found his passion yet.

    Most importantly of all, through using Charlotte’s methods, he is learning to care. I wouldn’t worry about it. I’m sure he will grow into a young man who cares about a great many things. He’s still young yet. 🙂

     

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