A process of exposure. We expose them to the process of socialisation, they get to learn to mix with their peers. They learn to compromise, to give and take, to respect and appreciate others. If we feel the process of growing up, refers to physical growth, then perhaps there is wisdom in describing education as an art of becoming physically strong and fit. The same applies even when we think of the process of growing In relation to the development of mind and attitude.
Homes provide as much opportunity of exposure for children.
As a matter of fact, homes also provide education to adult members of the family, parents included. Exposing ourselves to whatever comes our way is educational only when we learn from it. The process of education does not take place if despite our exposure to the same stimuli there is no change, in our behaviour. We keep touching the flame time and again despite the pain it caused us the first time we did it. We undergo an educational experience only when we learn something from the exposure which results in us not repeating the act when it is unpleasant to so do, and, repeating it when the consequence of so doing is pleasant.