How to Explain Charlotte Mason Homeschooling to Your Relatives

It's something we homeschoolers think about especially around the holidays: How are we going to explain Charlotte Mason to our relatives? Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya with some tips.
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[@sarahmarinkovich-durfee4509]

Oh what a wonderful video especially before the holidays with the In-laws - who already are angry that we are going to homeschool and ruin my son’s chances to get into university. Her advice is so gentle and kind.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

So glad that you found this post timely and helpful!

[@Renewed85]

This was nice and simple. I seem to be the black sheep of my family. Everything I do is different from what my family has done. There are times that I have to assess if the person asking the question is asking because they genuinely want to know or they just want to attack and make me look bad. Sadly, from a certain two people, it's the latter

[@amymello7481]

Maybe you're the white sheep in a family of black sheep.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Not everyone will agree with the choice to homeschool and that is ok, however unfortunately sometimes people are not able to express their disagreement in a kind way. Thank you for joining us!

[@bbee674]

To be honest, unless explicitly asked, I think it is very poor taste to express disagreement. Everyday I see people make decisions that I personally wouldn't make, but I also would not see it my place to voice my disagreement. @@SimplyCharlotteMason

[@hisdarlingewelamb]

Wonderful thoughts! Thank you! Also applicable for how we share our faith ❤

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You are welcome, that is an excellent point, thank you for joining us!

[@user-zf2xx7jj4n]

As always,great ideas& methods to use when explaining and/or defending the CM Homeschooling life we live&love.Thanku,Ms Sonya&Ms Amber.🙏😍

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You are very welcome! Thank you for joining us!

[@cpj80]

Thank you for such a fantastic discussion on the importance of how to approach these conversations with grace for our families and ourselves.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You are very welcome!

[@alittle3684]

Wow, I learned so much from this conversation. I really could use these principles in more than just homeschool conversations. Wish I could communicate this graciously more naturally…

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for joining us, so glad that you found this episode helpful!

[@suziesolar9077]

Really well said and practical tips. I'm new to Charlotte Mason, this gave a good overview of her principles by example. Thank you

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You're very welcome!

[@agamble1126]

I was a teacher for many years and it is definitely hard not to be in that compare contrast mode when I talk about homeschooling to family. I do believe homeschooling is generally a better choice than public school, but I try to word things in such a way as to say for my family even though I mean for all. I am fortunate thay no one in my family thinks I am ruining my kids by homeschooling them.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for joining us and continuing this conversation by sharing your experiences!

[@OurDaysTogether]

Great episode + words of wisdom as we enter into the holiday season! ❤❤❤

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for your kind words and feedback!

[@kristendematte8861]

Thank you for this… I was hoping for some real definitions for like “living books”, “nature walks”, “hand crafts”… as someone who is new to the Charlotte Mason method and new at explaining it to other, that would have been very helpful❤

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Hi thank you for joining us and thank you for your feedback! These posts may help you become more comfortable with these new terms and explaining them to others! Living Books: simplycharlottemason.com/blog/what-a-living-book-sounds-like/ Nature Walks: simplycharlottemason.com/blog/nature-walk-or-nature-study/ Hand Crafts/handicrafts: simplycharlottemason.com/blog/teaching-handicrafts-subject-by-subject-part-7/

[@lisacoddington6014]

Love your videos! This is just what I needed!

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for joining us! So glad you enjoyed this episode!

[@rachellebrooke4614]

A tender topic

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for joining us!

[@elaineekberg113]

Beautiful!🥰❤❤❤

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you!

[@mckaylahephzibah8045]

i seriously learned a lot abt communication from this conversation.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

So glad that you found this helpful, thank you for sharing your feedback!

[@lifeatpecancottage5263]

❤❤❤

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thanks for joining us!

[@kimberlymonteon6750]

I love the insight of this video. Just curious what a good response would be to when others “quiz” your child on what they “should” know at their age. Any thoughts?

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Hi, Great question! The post linked below has some excellent tips for how to handle this scenario. Overall, it can be helpful to prepare your student and yourself for how to respectfully respond and share something that they are learning about. You can read more here: simplycharlottemason.com/blog/dealing-homeschool-critics-family/