I agree.

This is perfectly said. 👍

what a great comment! Thank you for sharing your perspective, its helpful to remember that we need to be discerning as parents. No one ever said they regretted bad things not happening to them because their parents were cautious and discerning. They have their whole adult lives to be exposed to hard things in the world. There are plenty of wholesome books that show trials, flaws, growth etc. My comment is unrelated to the actual curriculum , more of a personal philosophy.

I agree 100%. I was exposed too early to some horrific things and I wouldn't have been so traumatized if I had this program for my school. I love it. I tear up during lessons and feel so great about it.

I totally understand your perspective and if it works for you that’s wonderful. I certainly am not trying to expose my children to anything they’re not ready for. I just felt it was too good and pretty overall. I have boys. My boys are rough and tough and like pirates, ninjas, super heroes, etc. A beautiful turtle on a rock is just not what they’re into. Haha. That and the literature continues to be very watered down even in the higher levels. My oldest did the book studies in 8th grade and we weren’t impressed. We now use Sonlight. It’s a Christian curriculum AND it uses classic literature that covers age appropriate tough topics when applicable.

The world is so incredibly gray that even adults have a hard time seeing through the haze. In my opinion we have to work hard on building a strong foundation with morals and character traits. A curriculum is not where I want my child to learn about the real world.

I do remember those stories from level k. You make a good point that not everything is sweet and good in the curriculum. However, in my opinion, most of it is all very sweet and good. The pictures, the messages, etc. This is the case even in the upper levels. My oldest did a book study meant for 8th grade. The book was re-published by TGTB. The book & the study seemed a little too goody two shoes for my 14-year-old boy. He is a very innocent teenager, but even he could see through the overly sweet messaging. This style may be exactly what some are looking for. TGTB is very popular so maybe that is the case. I’m just sharing that it’s not what we’re looking for in a curriculum, and maybe others feel similarly to us. We want a little more edge to it. Such as, Sonlight’s curriculum. They don’t shy away from classic literature that shares very tough topics. I switched to Sonlight for my oldest this past year and we’ve been a lot happier with it. I never meant to bash TGTB bc I do think the creator, Jenny Phillips, has wonderful intentions. It’s just not for us. 💗

@@madisonhoppermomlife5444 I think for an older child that makes a lot of sense since they have definitely experienced more of the world. We have only done the kindergarten level so I appreciate the sweetness at this age especially since there is enough troubles in the world but we would have to reevaluate if that no longer works for us in the future so I understand your perspective in needing something different for your family. We have never done their math curriculum and don’t plan on using it because it isn’t right for our family so definitely not every curriculum is for everyone though so I understand what you are saying more now.

Definitely! I don’t want my kids reading vulgar things either. I think there’s a difference between age appropriate topics and just sugar coating everything. Thanks for sharing!

I agree. We’ve had an issue with that as well.

“But as a Christian” is just never a good look to say to someone. I am actually a Christian. I even read the Bible, which isn’t goody two shoes at all. We live in a fallen world and there is no hiding that from our children. I do use mostly Christian curriculum. Sonlight is a Christian curriculum and they don’t sugar coat the world. They choose classic literature to share with our children that may have some (age appropriate) tough topics in them. I have nothing against TGTB. I think Jenny Phillips is a wonderful person and I appreciate the work she has done in the homeschool world. Of course no curriculum will be perfect. I was simply sharing why I no longer use TGTB.

“But as a Christian” is actually a great “look” as you call it. We are called as Christian’s to hold each other to a higher standard than those that do not know the Truth.

@@reclaimingwonder I disagree. There is a way that a Christian can speak to someone’s heart that is filled with love and compassion. Starting your sentence with a very judgmental tone of “I am better than you because I am a Christian.” Will never speak to someone’s heart.

Not sure where you got the “I am better than you because…” from. However, a lot of Christians are wrongly tolerant of sin in the name of compassion and love. It’s something we need to guard against

@@reclaimingwonder There’s a difference between being “tolerant” sin and being compassionate and kind. You can stand firm in your beliefs without coming off as judgmental.