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Do you want to use a classic poem to help your family navigate your use of digital technology?
This family study, which I'm using this fall with my own kids, goes through the major themes that I mentioned in my essay series on "The Internet as Fairyland."
"Like all fairy tale wisdom, these insights must be lived and practiced, not just understood intellectually. The magic is in the doing, the relating, the being present to each other and to the physical world that grounds us."
Perfect for homeschooling families, Orthodox Christian households seeking integration of faith and technology, and anyone wanting to move beyond simple "screen time" management toward genuine digital wisdom rooted in ancient spiritual traditions.
Transform Ancient Stories into Modern Wisdom
This innovative family study uses Rossetti's "Goblin Market" as a lens for understanding our digital age challenges. Through guided discussions, creative activities, and Orthodox theological insights, families discover how fairy tale wisdom applies to internet navigation, social media relationships, and technology discernment.
What's Included:
This family study, which I'm using this fall with my own kids, goes through the major themes that I mentioned in my essay series on "The Internet as Fairyland."
"Like all fairy tale wisdom, these insights must be lived and practiced, not just understood intellectually. The magic is in the doing, the relating, the being present to each other and to the physical world that grounds us."
Perfect for homeschooling families, Orthodox Christian households seeking integration of faith and technology, and anyone wanting to move beyond simple "screen time" management toward genuine digital wisdom rooted in ancient spiritual traditions.
Transform Ancient Stories into Modern Wisdom
This innovative family study uses Rossetti's "Goblin Market" as a lens for understanding our digital age challenges. Through guided discussions, creative activities, and Orthodox theological insights, families discover how fairy tale wisdom applies to internet navigation, social media relationships, and technology discernment.
What's Included:
- Complete 6-part curriculum with discussion questions, activities, and reflection exercises
- Age-adaptable content (12+ with modifications for younger children)
- Orthodox Christian theological framework exploring sin as corrupted passion, the three realms of human experience, and spiritual friendship
- Practical applications including digital sabbaths, family rhythms, and healthy boundary-setting
- Creative components with art projects, writing exercises, and music-making suggestions
- Full text of "Goblin Market" with space for family notes and sketches
Transform Your Family's Relationship with Technology Through Literature
This self-guided study transforms Christina Rossetti's "Goblin Market" into a sophisticated framework for digital discernment. Drawing on Orthodox theological concepts of corrupted passion, the tripartite nature of human experience (physical, energetic, spiritual), and the healing power of spiritual friendship, families develop both theoretical understanding and practical tools for navigating our digital age.
Based on the Substack essay series:
What Makes This Study Unique:
Theological Depth: Explores Orthodox Christian concepts including the nous (eye of the heart), acedia (spiritual boredom), ontological versus moral repentance, and co-inherence in spiritual friendship.
Literary Sophistication: Connects "Goblin Market" to broader fairy tale traditions from multiple cultures while maintaining rigorous textual analysis appropriate for advanced middle school through adult learners.
Practical Applications: Each section includes concrete family practices—digital sabbaths, liturgical calendar integration, spiritual discipline development, and relationship assessment tools.
Six-Part Curriculum Structure:
If this topic interests you, you can read the essay by Katherine Dee that first inspired my thinking here. Keep her on your radar, too, because she is promising a whole book about this!
This self-guided study transforms Christina Rossetti's "Goblin Market" into a sophisticated framework for digital discernment. Drawing on Orthodox theological concepts of corrupted passion, the tripartite nature of human experience (physical, energetic, spiritual), and the healing power of spiritual friendship, families develop both theoretical understanding and practical tools for navigating our digital age.
Based on the Substack essay series:
- "We Are All Fairies to Each Other"
- "Goblin Market: Come Buy, Come Buy"
- "Survive Fairyland with Right Relationship"
- "The Escape Plan: When Love Means Going to Hell for Each Other"
What Makes This Study Unique:
Theological Depth: Explores Orthodox Christian concepts including the nous (eye of the heart), acedia (spiritual boredom), ontological versus moral repentance, and co-inherence in spiritual friendship.
Literary Sophistication: Connects "Goblin Market" to broader fairy tale traditions from multiple cultures while maintaining rigorous textual analysis appropriate for advanced middle school through adult learners.
Practical Applications: Each section includes concrete family practices—digital sabbaths, liturgical calendar integration, spiritual discipline development, and relationship assessment tools.
Six-Part Curriculum Structure:
- Entering Fairyland - Understanding digital spaces as goblin markets
- The Nature of Desire - Orthodox theology meets digital temptation
- The Power of Right Relationship - Protection through embodied spiritual friendship
- The Descent into Acedia - Recognizing spiritual crisis in digital dependency
- The Rescue Mission - Moving beyond moral judgment to sacrificial love
- Death and Resurrection - Ontological healing and restored integrity
- Ages 12-14: Concrete examples, creative projects, shorter discussions
- Ages 15-17: Philosophical depth, independent research, cultural analysis
- Adults: Integration with work responsibilities, community organizing, advanced spiritual practice
- Detailed discussion questions for each section
- Scripture study connections
- Creative activities (art, music, writing)
- Nature-based contemplative exercises
- Family assessment tools and practical implementation guides
- Full text of "Goblin Market" with annotation space
- Bibliography connecting to classical fairy tale literature
If this topic interests you, you can read the essay by Katherine Dee that first inspired my thinking here. Keep her on your radar, too, because she is promising a whole book about this!