[delightedmama]

Originally Posted by illinoismommy

Maybe sometimes they are semantics but Charlotte Mason is a whole different approach and is unique from other ways, I suggest you do some reading about it and then you will understand.

Well, semantics AND point of view, perhaps I have researched Charlotte Mason extensively and originally thought it was almost opposite unschooling. But, I quickly learned that I just didn't know much about unschooling! The more I learn about US, the less I think that way, and the more I see it as very compatible with "relaxed CM-ers".

Now, don't get me wrong... I mentioned in my other post the way I word my homeschooling approach to others who don't know Charlotte Mason, but to those who truly understand her philosophy & methods, I'd just say I'm a CM-er. Even though I'm a trained public school teacher, I feel like the CM method is what is best for me and my child(ren, in the future!). It's just that I no longer see it as "opposing" unschooling. (It's amazing how much in my life follows that pattern... but that's another topic!)

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Sorry for off-topic but I also wanted to mention that I absolutely LOVE the "If you think my hands are full you should see my heart" in your sig... what a beautiful sentiment, and a great reminder! (I'd kind of like to have a "hand/heart-full" myself... we'll have to see how DH feels as Tigger grows up tho!!)