The first school for a child’s instruction is the home, and the first teachers are the parents. The education of children is a natural right of parents. The ancient Greek writer, Plutarch, noted that “it is never too early to form the character and habits of the child.” Parents have the primary duty and inalienable right to educate their children as they see fit. This right and responsibility is not derived from the government, and exists prior to the claims of any civil government.