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Excellent post, exceptional essay on Narnia by your little girl, and great books. My favorite lines:
They see me get frustrated with my own inabilities. They see me study and learn the skills I need to overcome the difficulty. They witness the need for quick thinking in debate. They therefore understand the importance of what they are doing. They understand that as soon as they are able, that they can help.
The last line is a lesson that most children stopped getting long ago, much to our detriment. We've been so effective at satisfying their every whim that they've lost the understanding that they are expected to contribute to the family as best they can until they have one of their own. Very few ever recover that knowledge, and therefore never form the habit of working hard to build the foundation of family life. Kudos to you!

BTW, I want to thank you personally for the courage and integrity you have shown us in your effort to improve your profession. Were there enough like you there wouldn't be a problem. Have you ever thought of starting a school or working with a private school to mentor a home-school program?