The critical years for developing attitudes of self-worth are best enhanced by a learning environment that offers such opportunities in the home as well as in the school. Each child needs to progress at his own pace and style of learning through various stages. Encourage, but do not pressure, learning. Respect childhood and know that achievement must be met before a child will be ready to move ahead. Because all aspect of growth are interrelated, consider his intellectual, physical, emotional and social development. ~Author Unknown~