Just look around. Jen, a high school senior, surprised her family by bringing earthworms home from school one day. It's my contribution to the environment. Now in college, he's taking art classes and exploring related careers. Part of being the person God made you is developing talents and abilities.
Education means hard work.
But it opens your mind and heart to endless possibilities. With my whole heart I seek You. Maybe times are different, but they probably remember more than you think. And understand more than you imagine. There are times you want their help, good example, love, acceptance, even their discipline.