Today we finish up Charlotte Mason’s principles. Last time we talked about The Way of the Will, which is all about building up the strength of doing what is right in God’s eyes even when it is hard.

When our will is weak or selfish, we can reason our way to doing what is wrong. This doesn’t mean reason is wrong, but reason founded in our feelings can lead one down a dark path. Let’s not forget about Robespierre who created the Cult of Reason during the French Revolution. We all know how that went down.

But reason anchored in God’s word is good because it helps us build wisdom. We need reason to be able to discern lies from truth and right from wrong.

Here are some questions to help a guide a child onto the right path:

1. Does this choice honor God?
2. Does this idea nourish my soul?
3. Are my ideas aligned with God’s Word?

The answers to these questions will help them see if their ideas are true, good, and beautiful.

Charlotte Mason’s method is built on centuries of wisdom and effective ways of educating. Our children are not machines, they are born persons, which is why giving them a feast of subjects is so important.

Remember, “Education is the science of Relations”. This means all education is connected to each other. More importantly it is all connected to God’s world even in the “secular” subjects like Math and Science. That is because he is the Creator of our world. We cannot separate him from our lives. When we learn in this manner we become more like Him. We learn to love and care about the feast.

I hope you have enjoyed this series. Charlotte Mason’s principles are the foundation of the method.