My Education: What Can I Teach My Son?

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Education undoubtedly is one of the most valuable possessions that individuals can acquire. It is the foundation that people can use to build a better future, an important lesson that I can teach my son. I was inspired to return to school primarily because I wanted to show my son that school is important and though it can be difficult, we can persevere through hard work. I always tell my son that his mother is not smart, but have found ways to study better through commitment, dedication, and focus on the reward in the end. When I decided to go back to school, I did it for my son, but my decision to further my education is for me.
I was never really into school when I was younger and would easily give up because I felt that school did not matter. I hated reading and did not understand the
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I saw that in my son. My mother played a crucial role in helping me through my education. My mother was not successful in teaching me the importance of education; however, she was successful in showing ways to study more effectively and to focus on the end results. My mother was very smart; however, because of hard times, the highest level of education she attained was elementary. As a stay-at-home mom, my mother focused on me and my education throughout my elementary years she was able to help me with my homework until I was in fourth grade, then it

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