“The Mother is qualified,” says Pestalozzi,” and qualified by the Creator Himself, to become the principal agent in the development of her child;…and what is demanded of her is – a thinking love. …God has given to thy child all the faculties of our nature, but the grand point remains undecided – how shall this heart, this head, these hands, be employed? To whose service shall they be dedicated? A question the answer to which involves a futurity of happiness or misery to a life so dear to thee. Maternal love is the first agent in education.
Home Education
Charlotte Mason
p. 2
(emphasis mine)
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A ‘thinking love’ – it’s a great way to express our responsibility. Love the photo, Amy.
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Prince Edward Island, Carol! 🙂 We celebrated our 15 Anniversary there! Thank you!
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