You are quite right Baron, education should start at home. I learnt to read and write at home with the guidance of my mum. Although we went to school much of the learning was actually done at home after school, in a relaxed, fun way.

For example:

Afterhome work anddinner, it wasa family tradition for one of the kids to read a chapter from a book. I remember spending all day looking for something interesting to read and practice reading it, so i was polished when I read it to the whole family. Ahhh good times, I wish all families did that, it really helps encourage kids to have pride in learning.

And when we do well in school, at the end of the year, my mum used to throw us a childrens party, complete with cakes,and everything.

Another thing parents did was send each and every one of us to summer school, which was great as it kinda gave us a head start on other kids. owerBy all means necessary… lol.