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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have had a very positive and different experience at Ambleside.  I don't mind leaving my name and you can call me or meet me for coffee at your convenience.

My sons are almost 25, 23, 19, and 12 years of age.  We found Ambleside for our youngest son.  We've been there for the past year and a half.  Our seventh grade son is more relaxed, more kind to us at home and more kind toward his friends.  Thanks to House games on Wednesday, he is more focused on caring for younger students on his team.  His ability to focus and concentrate is amazing, as compared to the rest of the family.  Two weeks ago, our pastor quoted something in his sermon.  When we got home, I was trying to remember it exactly so I could write it down.  My husband and older sons and I were all struggling to remember the right words.  My Ambleside-educated son said, "He said,...." and quoted it perfectly.

I don't know who wrote this review, but I would encourage anyone to delve into the philosophy.  The Charlotte Mason approach is to treat children as whole persons, not empty cans that need to be filled with knowledge but interesting young minds capable of insights, creative play, and ready for academic exploration.  The idea is to keep putting a feast of ideas before them through a rich program of study -- including geography, composer study, literature, math, science, nature study, and more -- so that they are not overwhelmed by what the teacher wants or what the teacher thinks is important.  Instead, the student is wondering what is important, what is the idea expressed, what is worth knowing.  If you don't have older children, you may not be aware of the epidemic of depression and suicide.  The Ambleside approach is one of the most life-giving and child-loving approaches to learning I've seen.  I wish we'd found the school earlier!  I have spent time talking with Ambleside graduates, too, and they look you in the eye, are calm and poised, and have an enjoyable sense of humor.

In specific regard to the items mentioned in the other post, I would say that this observer should have asked more questions of the school's personnel.  In every altercation, there is history between child and teacher that is unknown to the guest.  I would also say that students and teachers have imperfect interactions at times.  As far as spanking, that happened at church between a parent and her child.  That has nothing to do with the school, and would never be part of the school's discipline policy.

If you would like to reach me, my phone number is 703 447-0653.  Debra Christenson[/quote][/quote]

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