As soon as Lajos was captured, with Paul's mother Anna teaching during the day, a German governess was employed to look after Paul. Anna, excessively protective after the loss of her two daughters, kept Paul away from school for much of his early years and a tutor was provided to teach him at home.
Sa sandaling Lajos ay nakuha, sa Paul's ina Anna pagtuturo sa panahon ng araw, isang Aleman aya ay may trabaho na pagkatapos Paul. Anna, sobra-sobra pangharang matapos ang pagkawala ng kanyang dalawang anak, alagaan Paul ang layo mula sa paaralan para sa marami ng kanyang unang bahagi ng taon at isang tagapagturo ay ibinigay upang turuan siya sa bahay.