Her parents stressed the importance of work ethic and being able to speak English.

From early in his life, his parents, both teachers, stressed the importance of education.

In interviews, parents who teach their children at home stressed that they are not seeking changes in state law.

"My parents have always stressed that they want me to be well-rounded and a good person," Brian said.

"Both my parents stressed the honor of public service," he said.

"My parents always stressed the importance of academics," Rolle said.

Both parents stressed the need for a good education.

My parents always stressed that academics came first, then sports.

My parents always stressed the importance of honesty to me when I was a child.

My parents always stressed that education was the key to a better life.