Your Child’s Education Starts at Home, Not in the Classroom
Schools are a supplement, not a replacement to learning; parents must take the lead in their child’s education and life preparation.
We’ve been sold a lie.
Somewhere along the way, we started believing that education is something that happens to our kids, something we outsource to schools, teachers, and administrators while we focus on everything else.
But the truth?
Education begins and ends in the home.
Public or private schools should supplement what’s already being taught within the four walls of your house, not the primary source of your child’s learning.
If you rely on the school system alone to raise, educate, and prepare your child for life, you’re setting them up for failure.
Reading, writing, and arithmetic?
Sure, schools cover that, hopefully…
But what about:
Emotional resilience?
Financial literacy?
Confidence?
Work ethic?
Morals?
The ability to think critically and navigate the real world?
These things must be taught at home through example, discussion, and hands-on experience.
As parents, we have to take ownership.
The more involved we are in our children’s education, reviewing their lessons, asking questions, and exposing them to real-world experiences, the better equipped they’ll be to handle life beyond the classroom.
So, ask yourself:
What are you teaching your child today?
Not just through words but through actions.
Because at the end of the day, no school, no matter how prestigious, can replace the influence of a parent actively engaged in their child’s growth.
Take the lead.
- Zac Small