For most females, nurturing and teaching their children comes naturally.
failed miserably at these things.
She just didn't have it in her.
During the preschool years, most moms (and dads) teach their kids. They meet them where they are and teach them on that level, whether it's advanced or below.
It's not "homeschooling" and it is a natural occurrence in most households.
In most cases all you need is the desire, some time and a crayon and paper in order to 'be equipped to do it'.
The hambeasts did not work with Abbie consistently..
Period.
They left this up to the school to do.
As I've said before, people can defend them all they want, but the facts will never change.
They failed Abbie.
IMO