Guide, Philosopher, and Friend

Charlotte Mason wrote that the teacher’s “part is not the weariful task of spoon-feeding, but the delightful commerce of equal minds where his is the part of guide, philosopher and friend.” It’s easy to assume that Miss Mason herself coined the phrase, but the fact is that people had been applying the label “guide, philosopher and friend” to roles, persons, and books for over a century before Mason’s time. But sadly, the label seemed always just out of reach for the ordinary, official teacher, who was more often seen as a master than a mentor.

Charlotte Mason changed all that, showing us how we can be the companions, coworkers, and confidants of our children. This past weekend at the Living Education Retreat, I explored how. You can hear it too:

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