Introduction
The purpose of this book is to help you secure a good education for your child
from early childhood through the eighth grade. As far as learning goes, these
years are far and away the most important. They are the time when children
acquire the bricks and mortar of a solid education — the knowledge, skills,
habits, and ideals that will serve as the foundation of learning and character
throughout their lives. If that edifice is solid by the end of eighth grade,
then a student's future is bright indeed. If poorly constructed, the outlook is
much dimmer.
Our aim is three-fold. First, we hope to remind parents of their own
responsibilities in educating their children. There are few secrets to raising
good students. What needs to be done is mostly a matter of common sense. But
there is much you can do, and a few things that you must do, to see that your
child learns well.
Second, this book will help you determine whether your school is doing a good
job. Many parents assume that their children's schools maintain high
expectations and offer a quality education. They naturally wa ... read full excerpt from: The Educated Child: A Parent's Guide from Preschool Through Eighth Grade ebook
