A mother and father of seven children talk about the experience of physical, intellectual and moral education in their family. This experience, developed in the 60s and 70s. XX century, at first it seemed unusual and risky to many, and then received wide recognition both in our country and abroad. Whether it has stood the test of time is up to the reader to judge. The book is intended for parents, both young and experienced, as well as grandparents, nursery and kindergarten teachers and anyone interested in pedagogy. In the second volume of the book, “So we lived,” tells a story about the everyday life of a large family over several decades. About mistakes and achievements. And about how the Nikitins’ children and grandchildren live now.