I used to teach some English in China in my 20's. One of the main take aways I took away from that experience is the difference between East & West. In China, I felt sorry for the kids as It seemed that they didn't have time to enjoy themselves. They really did have little play time. Even some parents were sending their 6 month old babies to listen to the English class before they can even speak!

The teenagers were very respectful towards the teacher so I was capable of teaching large classes of about 50-60 students. I don't think I could handle 5 Aussie teens!

So kids in the west might have a bit too much free time so often lack discipline. Kids in the East have less play, so often lack creativity (a generalization of course).

As for my kids, I plan to homeschool them. It might be harder than I think as my wife also has a different understanding of education. I'd like to nurture their interests and keep them interested in their chosen fields. The essentials like writing and math I might outsource when they get too good. As for building resiliance.... I guess that will need to come through some kind of competition. I just hope that can be done in a respectful & easy going way.