Baha'i view on Education

"In the Baha'i view, the purpose of life for individuals - both male and female - is to develop the powers and capacities latent within them, so that they may contribute their share to an ever advancing civilization. The purpose of education is to catalyze and guide this process. Thus, education should lead to the discovery and perfection of one's capabilities and instill a commitment to serve the best interests of the community and the world as a whole..." Baha'i Community

If each child is "a mine rich in gems of inestimable value" then parents and school teachers should be able to discover those gems in their students and actively help polish them. Ruhi3

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