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“The child brings with him into the world, not character, but disposition. His character . . . is original disposition, modified, directed, expanded by education; by circumstances; later, by self-control and self-culture; above all, by the supreme agency of the Holy Ghost.”—Charlotte Mason

Charlotte Mason (1842–1923) was 100 years ahead of her time in developing an educational philosophy that stressed bringing broad and stimulating education to a child in a noncompetitive, Biblically-based way. Her timeless, practical insights and her emphasis on the responsibility of the home have made her a founding influence in the homeschooling movement.

Parents and Children explores the important role of the parent in the education of the child. In it you will be reminded of the role of parents as

rulers, using your God-given authority to establish a secure family environment;
inspirers, nourishing your child’s mind and heart with ideas;
schoolmasters, equipping your child with the discipline of good habits;
trainers, shaping and correcting your child’s character;
instructors, educating your child morally, spiritually, physically, and mentally.

“Teachers owe much to Charlotte Mason’s deep insight into child psychology and to the new principles in character building and mind training which she advocated. The gratitude of [those] who have profited by her counsel will be her enduring memorial.”—Elizabeth R., Her Majesty the Queen Mother of England

Now you can read Charlotte Mason’s original writings with confidence. This study edition of the Original Home Schooling Series presents

Page replicas of the complete text as originally published, so you can be sure every word is authentic and accurate;
Keeps the original page numbers, so you can easily look up favorite quotations and cited references—great for study groups;
Enlarged text (28% larger), meticulously restored for ease of reading;
Wide margins for note-taking, so you have plenty of room to document your growth as you study her rich and practical ideas;
8.5″ x 11″ page size, so your book will lie open more easily.

E-book Edition

Purchase the printed copy and you also receive two e-book formats free: the wide-margin study edition and an edition without the notes column for easier reading on your e-reader device. Both formats are also included with the e-book purchase.

Enjoy all six volumes, with accurate replicas of the original pages, available from Simply Charlotte Mason.

Volume 1: Home Education
Volume 2: Parents and Children
Volume 3: School Education
Volume 4: Ourselves
Volume 5: Formation of Character
Volume 6: A Philosophy of Education