Ten Principles for Parents of Educated Children from The Educated Child, A Parents Guide from Preschool through Eighth Grade by William J. Bennett with Chester E. Finn and John T. E. Cribb Published by The Free Press. 1 Parents are the first and most important teachers. The more involved you are, the better your child's chances of getting a good education. You can make the difference. Your teaching must not stop when schooling starts.
Some parents withdraw from involvement in education once their children reach school age.
This is a mistake. Teachers cannot do a good job without your aid, support, and interest. The early years build the foundation for all later learning. Make it sturdy. The first few years of life and then the first few years of school are critical.