**Welcome back to another Worldschooling Calabria vlog from [https://worldschoolingcalabria.com](https://worldschoolingcalabria.com)
by Mervin Timothy Reyes, happy worldschooling father, husband, professional digital course creator, and global education visionary. On behalf of my wife, Caterina Vetro, psychologist MD, and our amazing daughter, Dalia, let’s dive into today’s topic.**

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## Mark Twain Quote: *“I Have Never Let My Schooling Get In The Way Of My Education”*

Mark Twain’s words remind us that **true learning goes beyond formal schooling**. Education is not about memorizing facts or following a rigid system—it’s about curiosity, exploration, and developing the skills and mindset to thrive in life.

This is especially relevant today as families navigate alternative education paths like **homeschooling, worldschooling, unschooling, and travel schooling**. The goal is not just to complete assignments or pass exams—it’s to **cultivate knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving** that prepare children for real-world challenges, including those posed by a rapidly changing digital and AI-driven world.

Twain’s insight encourages parents to **look beyond the classroom** and focus on fostering:

* Critical thinking
* Creativity and imagination
* Emotional intelligence
* Self-directed learning
* Lifelong curiosity

By prioritizing learning over mere schooling, parents can help children develop the resilience, adaptability, and independence they’ll need to succeed in an uncertain future.