Maybe I wasn't too clear... I don't want to force my child into any profession or path. It is my duty as a parent to see him succeed at anything he chooses, a

Maybe I wasn't too clear... I don't want to force my child into any profession or path. It is my duty as a parent to see him succeed at anything he chooses, and a good education can't hurt. Again - Disagreements with the goals aside, Has anyone done anything with their children that has directly benefited their learning? Are their any little known hacks/ techniques that you or your parents have used to encourage excellence?