Self-Direction

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The choices your student makes today will set the direction for his life.

Charlotte Mason wrote two books directly to young adults: Self-Knowledge and Self-Direction. (Both are combined within the volume Ourselves for parents.) She had a strong desire to help teens understand all of the beautiful and noble possibilities that exist within them, as well as the dangers that assault their souls and try to hinder them from making the most of themselves.

In Self-Direction (the sequel to Self-Knowledge) your student will get to know the ruling powers of Mansoul—the kingdom within him. He will discover how to make good decisions that will profit his kingdom and bring honour to his King. He will also become familiar with the lead counselor in his kingdom (Conscience) and learn whether he can trust that counselor’s advice. Self-Direction is all about helping your student learn how to govern the kingdom of Mansoul well and become the best version of himself that he can possibly be.