The Education of A Child from The Wisdom of Fenelon 1687

by François Fénelon, Benedict Rayment (Translator), Mark Hamby (Editor)

Francois Fenelon's treatise on education during the 17th century is a thorough and common sense approach to education. Commissioned to educate the grandson of King Louis XIV and prepare him for the th

Genres: Parenting, Christian, Education

185 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2000

About the author

François de Salignac de la Mothe-Fénelon, a Roman Catholic theologian and poet, wrote in France. He today is remembered mostly as one of the main advocates of quietism and as the author of The Adventures of Telemachus, a scabrous attack on the French monarchy, first published in 1699.

Reviews

[Courtney Spivey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed The Wisdom of Fénelon. My only concern was the language, it was originally written in the 17th century, so the older style can be difficult to read and understand at times. Despite that, the wisdom and biblical principles are timeless.

I found it to be a great guide for both myself and my daughter. I especially appreciated the ending, which focuses on the virtues of a godly woman. It’s full of practical encouragement and would be a valuable read for Christian parents who want to raise their children with strong biblical values. Definitely worth reading.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found it so interesting that life 400+ years ago educators were dealing with similar problems and personalities (minus technology) that we do today. This is very similar to Shepherding a Child's Heart with an emphasis on education.

[DORIS · Rating 5 out of 5]

YES EDUCATED IS VERY IMPORTANT. FOR A CHILD. NOTE. TEACHERS CAN THE KIDS GO TO SCHOOL WITHOUT YOU PICKING OUT THE CHILD YOU WANT . LIKE TELLING THE CHILD YOU GOT BEAUTIFUL EYE’S THATS THE FRIST SIGNS OF YOUR CHILD ADDUCTOR THATS YOUR TEACHER. EYE BALLING YOU...YOU ARE THERE TO LEARN. YOU ARE FEELING SAFE. WITH YOUR TEACHER S WHEN YOU LEAVE HOME. THE TEACHERS ARE SURPOSE TO YOUR PARENTS NOW YOU ARE FEELING SAFE. NOT KNOWING. YOU ARE BEEN ASKING A QUESTION TO ANSWER IN 5HE. CLASS. OH YOU DONT HAVE TO RAISE. YOUR HANDS THEY HAVE ALREADY PICKED OUT THAT INSTANT LITTLE GIRL. THAT INSTANT LITTLE BOY. YET A LITTLE BABY BOYS THE LITTLE BABY GIRLS. THEY HAVE A DREAMS AND GOAL PLEASE BAD TEACHERS I BEG. YOU TO LEAVE THESE BABYS ALONE. ALL THESE MENS OUT THERE . QUESTION HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF. THIS HAPPENED TO YOU. YOU GOT. THE CHILD BLUES NOT COOL. LEAVE THIS LITTLE. PUMPKIN S ALONE AND LET THEM GRADUATE 👩🏿‍🎓 👨‍🎓. 🎓. FROM SCHOOL SHAME OWN YOU JUST REMEMBER WHATS GOES AROUND COMES BACK AROUND. TO THE BAB. TEACHERS YOU ARE SURPOSE TO SUPPORT THEM NOT TAKE AWAY THERE CHILD HOOD. LET THEM ENJOY BEING THAT CHILD. THEY JUST WANNA GET OUT SCHOOL STUDY TRYING TO PASS THAT TEST GO HOME PLAY THERE VIDEO S GAMES IT HAS NOT BEEN THAT LONG THEY HAVE BEEN OUT OF PAMPERS THEY STILL HAVE MILK. BEHIND THERE LITTLE EARS KIDS HELP IS OWN THE WAY. I NO THERE IS SOME GOOD TEACHERS OUT THERE THANK .YOU SO MUCH. BECAREFUL. KIDS WHEN YOU RAISE YOUR HAND. IN SCHOOL. THAT I NO YOU GOT TO DO THATS WHAT THE KIDS DO IN SCHOOL. MY QUESTION IS WHO IS WATCHING YOU. SO MANY. KIDS ARE ABUSE AT HOME AND BULLY. BY SOME OF THERE PARENTS. IF THE KIDS ARE NOT SAFE AT HOME AND AT SCHOOL. TELL ME WHERE ARE THEY SAFE..THATS WHY SO MANY KIDS DONT NO WHAT TO DO THEY ARE SO CONFUSED. ITS NOT YOUR FAULT LITTLE PUMPKIN S NOW THEY ARE BULLYING. AT SCHOOL. NOTE. THEY ARE AFRAID OF SOMETHING OR SOMEONE ITS STARTING AT HOME BE VERY CAREFUL LITTLE ONE S I NO YOU DO NOT NO ME BUT SOMEBODY LOVES YOU. YOU DONT NO ME I DONT NO YOU. I NO I DONT HAVE TO KNOW YOU TO SAY SOMEBODY LOVES YOU I LOVE YOU YOU YOU. ZERO TOLERANCE TEACHERS ZERO TOLERANCE KIDS DO YOUR PART AS A GOOD CHILD SO THE TEACHER S WANT HAVE A REASON TO DIMISS YOU. SAME TO YOU .TEACHERS DONT DISRESPECT NOR DISRUPT. THERE LITTLE FURTHER S YOU ALL THEY GOT. WHEN THEY LEAVE HOME. YOU ARE THERE TO TEACH. SO TEACH THATS YOUR DUTY THATS MAKES YOU TEACHERS ALSO A GOOD STUDENT S STUDENTS SOME DAY YOU MAY NEED A REFERENCE. TO ANOTHER SCHOOL. BE HUMBLE YOU CAN DO THIS. YOU OWE THIS RESPECT. TO THE KIDS. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE RESPECT FOR YOUR SELF THEN YOU ARE ONLY THERE TO TAKE OUR KIDS KIDS. STOP ✋

[Jeremy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of nuggets, and easily readable, but a bit of a slog for me.

[Francis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed it and found many truths and valuable information in it, highlighted many quotes :)