Age-based progression and practical implementation strategies
The Classical Family Curriculum uses a phased approach spanning childhood through elder wisdom. Each phase builds on previous stages, creating compound effects across generations. A family beginning this curriculum today will see foundational benefits within 2-3 years, significant capability development within 5-10 years, and full multi-generational effects within 20-30 years.
Duration: 7 years
Primary Focus:
Key Outcomes: Latin literacy, practical agricultural skills, physical fitness, clear communication, mathematical competence
Duration: 7 years
Approach: All 13 domains introduced, with specialization tracks based on family assets and individual aptitudes
Specialization Tracks:
Key Outcomes: Competency in specialized track, working knowledge of all domains, beginning to teach younger siblings
Duration: 7 years
Focus Areas:
Key Outcomes: Expert-level capability in chosen specializations, family leadership roles, systematic teaching of next generation
Duration: Ongoing
Focus Areas:
Key Outcomes: Multi-generational leadership, institutional knowledge transfer, innovation within tradition
Prioritizing domains based on family objectives and circumstances
Priority: Immediate family survival and basic self-sufficiency
Domains:
Timeline: 2-3 years of focused development
Outcome: Family can survive extended disruption of modern systems
Priority: Productive asset ownership and wealth generation
Domains:
Timeline: 5-10 years of systematic development
Outcome: Family operates productive enterprises independently
Priority: Competitive advantages in family leadership and influence
Domains:
Timeline: 10-15 years of continuous refinement
Outcome: Family members excel in leadership and strategic roles
Priority: Cultural capital and multi-generational influence
Domains:
Timeline: 15-30 years of sustained development
Outcome: Family maintains cultural influence across generations
Year 1-2: Begin Latin instruction using systematic grammar curriculum. Start direct participation in food growing (garden plots, small livestock). Introduce basic classical texts in translation.
Year 3-4: Add Greek alphabet and basic grammar. Expand agricultural involvement to complete seasonal cycles. Begin systematic history reading (Plutarch's Lives).
Year 5-7: Latin reading comprehension of simple texts. Complete kitchen garden management. Regular participation in family governance discussions using classical examples.
Year 1: Intensive Latin foundation (accelerated program). Immediate practical skill development in chosen specialization track. Daily reading of classical historians and philosophers.
Year 2-3: Reading Latin texts directly. Deep dive into specialization domain with practical application. Begin teaching younger siblings foundational skills.
Year 4-7: Mastery-level work in specialization. Competent oversight of secondary domains. Significant family leadership responsibilities.
Year 1: Survey all 13 domains to identify priority areas aligned with family assets. Begin systematic reading of key texts in translation. Implement immediate practical skills (food preservation, agricultural basics).
Year 2-3: Focus on Integration & Synthesis (Domain XIII) - applying classical frameworks to current family governance. Develop teaching capability to instruct next generation.
Year 4+: Sustained study in priority domains while ensuring next generation receives complete systematic instruction from childhood.
Foundation Phase (Ages 7-14):
Application Phase (Ages 14-21):
Mastery Phase (Ages 21-28):
Lifelong Mastery (Ages 28+):
We'll work with your family to create a customized implementation plan based on your current circumstances, children's ages, and priority domains aligned with your assets.