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  #32 Paul I couldn't agree more....life is about working hard to achieve what you want in life, and nothing wrong with starting that early. Also learning that sometimes you win and sometimes you loose! It's tough, that's life!
  
  Both myself and my husband went to standard secondary schools and did well, we run our own business and I also have a good job. I have 3 children, my daughter attends DGGS and my son has recently passed the entry exam for DGSB and we are awaiting a place, the 3rd is only 1 year old so not quite there yet.
  
  I personally have not expected the school to be the sole educator of my children, I think it is important for parents to have an active role and be role models for what can be achieved. Neither children have been tutored but I have spent a lot of time with them and I have worked full time throughout their school years.
  
  I am very proud that both children are grammar school level, not because of any social standing....I came from a poor background and have no airs or graces, but because I hope they will be given the best education possible in a well structured and high standard school.
  
  If at the end of the day they choose to do a run of the mill job, but are happy and content then that's good enough for me....I will be also happy knowing that I did the best I could as a mum! :)

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