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Why I Would Not Use Classical Education | A Veteran Homeschool Mom’s Take

Why I Would Not Use Classical Education | A Veteran Homeschool Mom’s Take

Update: 2025-05-12
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Classical Education is being praised by top conservatives, but after 36 years homeschooling my 15 children, I’ve learned it’s not the answer—and may even be harmful. In this video, I explain why I reject it, share historical insights, and offer practical, Christ-centered alternatives like Charlotte Mason, the Moore Formula, and Unschooling. Listen while you get things done, and let’s rethink what “real learning” means.

Here is the link to the playlist of this series so far: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEW5gnqzsao&list=PLxbcoXQo3Qiy5eKASa0BO7prU0dgldPFK Here is the playlist for "How Should We Then Live", a video series by the late Francis Schaeffer (father of Susan Schaeffer-Macauley, who authored the book "For the Children's Sake" and introduced us to Charlotte Mason). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QeOrzGbLkU&list=PL9cJRl8EYnLeVDDAdgFMc5VPGAq7FU-73



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Why I Would Not Use Classical Education | A Veteran Homeschool Mom’s Take

Why I Would Not Use Classical Education | A Veteran Homeschool Mom’s Take

Sherry Hayes