…Comenius, the founder of the modern public school system, brought this out very well and it was reaffirmed in the labors of Madame Montessori namely that the first school the first place of learning is at the mother's knee it is before the child enters…

…however, he had a very simple philosophy. One which to a degree contributed to the feelings and beliefs later of Madame Montessori. But Comenius said very simply that the individual's character is set for life before he enters grammar school. He has…