Teach children to live life to the full.

The author comments on the intended aims of education in Great Britain. He questions the focus on students' performance on national examinations instead of on development of the whole child. He states that the British education system is based on the belief that mental ability is the only validator of a child's worth. He calls on schools to develop children's multiple abilities, including linguistic, social, and moral skills, toward supporting their well being and preparing them for life.