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What does it mean?
Education teaches growth, values, and decision-making skills.
In plain terms
Education is learning how to choose and grow.
What can you take from it?
Education teaches values and choices.

Where it applies

  • schooling
  • parenting
  • self-education

Putting it to work

  • study ethics
  • reflect on choices
  • mentor others

Questions to consider

  • What are you learning?
  • What are you growing toward?

Another view

Education does not always guarantee good choices.

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