Great food for thought here - children need to read the classics and they need a mentor to inspire them to educate themselves - that's the main idea. Simple concept, but he is adamant that the mentor (that would be me, homeschool mom!) must read these classics as well, both before and as each child reads them... I've not got a great track record with enjoying or appreciating the few classics I've read, but I'm willing to give it a try. Who am I to complain about more time spent reading?!