Fairy Tales & Mythology

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  • June 19, 2008 at 2:26 am
    Shanna
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    Beyond what is listed in the study of the ancients is there a particular reason why fairy tales and mythology were left out? Is it because of the pagan teachings that can be/are included?

    June 19, 2008 at 11:40 pm
    Sonya Shafer
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    As you said, my thoughts on mythology are on the study of the ancients thread.

    I didn’t include fairy tales as suggested curriculum for a couple of reasons. Many parents have varying views on whether to read their children fairy tales. There are so many other good books around, that I wanted to focus on those rather than a potential stone of offense. And while fairy tales do have literary value (depending on the version you use, of course), I figured most parents who really want to read them to their children will probably do so for leisure reading or bedtime stories and such, possibly at an age younger than six.

    June 20, 2008 at 2:31 am
    Shanna
    Participant

    Sonya,

    I think you misunderstood my post. I had not even seen the thread that you mentioned. When I said “Beyond what is listed in the study of the ancients” I meant what was listed in the modules. LOL!!!

    But, thank you so much for posting the link. I do completely agree with what you wrote about mythology. It is not something I want to fill my younger ones heads with but I do think it is important for the older ones to realize what the Greeks/Romans believed in order to get a better understanding of not only the Bible and how thankful we should be for having a real Savior and Lord. But, also because I do feel that they do have some literary value.

    I can agree with you on the fairy tales also. I know many do not like to read these to their children but I do find them valuable and was curious why they were not included. I can respect your reasons.

    Thank you for responding.

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