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Shows parents and teachers how children's learning experiences can be extended to every aspect of life, giving them a new richness, stability, and joy for living.

Every parent and teacher wants to give his or her children the best education possible. We hope that the education we provide is a joyful adventure, a celebration of life, and preparation for living. But sadly, most education today falls short of this goal.

For the Children's Sake is a book about what education can be, based on a Christian understanding of what it means to be human-to be a child, a parent, a teacher-and on the Christian meaning of life. The central ideas have been proven over many years and in almost every kind of educational situation, including ideas that Susan and Ranald Macaulay have implemented in their own family and school experience.

For the Children's Sake will benefit parents and teachers in any educational setting-homeschooling, public school, or private school. This new edition features an updated cover design.

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Susan Schaeffer Macaulay grew up in Switzerland at L’Abri Fellowship, which was founded by her parents, Francis and Edith Schaeffer. She and her husband, Ranald Macaulay, established and led the L’Abri branch in England for several years. She is the author of For the Family’s Sake and contributed to Books Children Love and When Children Love to Learn.

Founder, England branch of L'Abri Fellowship; author, For the Family’s Sake

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crossway (June 17, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1433506955
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1433506956
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.44 x 8.5 inches
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Susan Schaeffer Macaulay grew up in Switzerland at L'Abri Fellowship, which was founded by her parents Francis and Edith Schaeffer. She and her husband Ranald Macaulay established and led the L'Abri branch in England for several years. She is also the author of For the Family's Sake and contributed to Books Children Love and When Children Love to Learn.

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Aramely
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful reading
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
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This book is life giving. It makes you feel hope and wonder towards education and its purpose.
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Marissa N
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a good book
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This book is honestly just life changing and one that I will buy for new moms every single time. Love Charlotte Mason
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Sara
5.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFUL cover and book.
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2023
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If you want to homeschool or already do, read this!!
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Betsy McPeak
5.0 out of 5 stars If you don't know the WHY of education, you should read this....
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This book reveals the incredible wisdom and philosophy of education formed by Charlotte Mason, a teacher in England around the turn of the 20th century. Susan gives you a good grasp of Mason's principles that I have followed in homeschooling for 25 years, but these same principles can (and should!) apply to private and public education. Education is about lighting that fire, not filling the bucket. If you want your child to be full of information, this is not the educational philosophy for you. To quote Charlotte Mason, "It doesn't matter how much they know, but how much they care." CM viewed children as real persons, and her educational system reflects that. This is not un-schooling, though there are some commonalities, such as delight in learning. This is not classical education, though there are some commonalities, such as reading great books. But CM's philosophy of education, in my opinion, far surpasses un-schooling and classical education. It offers a balance of structure and freedom, and you will never find your children mechanically memorizing anything without understanding (which I consider inhumane). Rather than just select curriculum and homeschool, why not develop a solid philosophy of education that will be a rudder to your ship through the years, and will help you make all your curriculum choices? I can't recommend this book enough.
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Shelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Charlotte Mason philosophy explained in layman's terms
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2022
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If you are considering homeschooling with a Charlotte Mason ideology, you must read this book! I couldn't put it down. It made me more excited to pursue homeschooling and to include CM's philosophy of education into our home and has been our guide as we began our first year homeschooling this year.
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Brooke lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2022
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This was such a great resource for me as a new homeschooling mom. I first listened on audible and then bought the physical copy, to reread and mark in.
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Elisa's Mom
4.0 out of 5 stars A vision of an ideal elementary education
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2012
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This was the first book that I read when considering homeschooling my elementary-aged children. It's important to understand what this book is and what it is not.

First, this book is NOT a step-by-step, "how to homeschool." It will not provide resources, curriculum options, schedules, etc. For that, you can turn to a book like "The Well-Trained Mind."

Instead, what this book offers is primarily two things: (1) a philosophy of a child-centric education, particularly an ideal elementary education; (2) a summary of Charlotte Mason's philosophy on education. When I say "child-centric," I mean that the author's perspective is that education must be founded on the principle that each child is uniquely created by God and therefore is worthy of respect. Children should be treated as intelligent creatures and fed the best educational experiences possible --- they should be reading the best literature, listening to the best music, viewing the best art, experiencing nature whenever possible. Much of their day should be filled with play, preferably outdoor play, where they can experience for themselves God's creation. The author's philosophy is inspired by Charlotte Mason, and her extensive writing on education. For readers who want an introduction to Charlotte Mason's writings, this book provides numerous excerpts from Mason's volumes.

The book also serves as a reminder of the true purpose of education, as a life and habit. Children should be inspired to become life-long learners.

While the book could use some editing, as it does not naturally flow between and within chapters, it is an essential read for parents, whether homeschooling or not, who are passionate about providing a quality education to their children.
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Anonymous
5.0 out of 5 stars NOT JUST FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2005
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This book totally shaped the way I raised my children. I read it when my children were small - they are now 22, 20, and 14. I have to say that it was the most influential book I ever read on raising a family. I see the beautiful fruits of the wisdom in this book, now that they are grown. I'm ordering another copy now for my niece. She is thoroughly Christian, but in a freeing not restricting kind of way. I put that sketch book in their hands, read to them "real books," exposed them to nature and GOOD MUSIC, taught them about God but "not too much" to turn them off (such a danger with very parents who are committed to raising a Christian family). Susan, I wish I could thank you in person or that you read my review sometimes. THANK YOU. PS Read her parents and brother's books, too!! (Francis Schaeffer (for apologetics), Edith Schaeffer (her books, too, were pivotal for me) for creating the right kind of home), and her brother Frank Schaeffer (and his religious journey). He changed my life in other ways, more profoundly than I can say in this public forum. Its an incredible family - read all you can get your hands on.
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John Price
5.0 out of 5 stars Necessary book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2022
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A great book for any homeschooler or those who have any interest in the quality of their child's education.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book even if you aren't Christian!
Reviewed in France on August 1, 2017
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This is a great book to introduce Charlotte Mason's educational philosophy. If you're not Christian, you'll have to skip over some sections, ignore some lines. It still has a lot to offer.
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Fluit Momma
5.0 out of 5 stars A wealth of important information for all educators!
Reviewed in Canada on May 11, 2015
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If you have influence over any young people, this book is for you! It has so much to offer everyone from the early years educator to the homeschooler, it does focus a lot on Charlotte Mason and her philosophies so if you've been considering a Charlotte Mason style education for your children this is an excellent place to begin but don't let this fact stop you from reading it no matter the educational style you are considering or have chosen. This is one I will come back to again and again over the years.
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Shahrooz
5.0 out of 5 stars Prompt and good condition
Reviewed in Canada on December 20, 2016
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The book came promptly and was in excellent condition. The book itself has been very useful for guiding our understanding on homeschooling.
I highly recommend this book for anyone considering homeschooling or even interested in their child's education outside of public school.
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Nicole Ickert
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 21, 2018
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Awesome book!
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