Mothers refuse to get an education because they can find other ways to spend the money; one child needs braces, another has outgrown his shoes, and they all want to participate in extracurricular activities! Many mothers hesitate because, in addition to their children's needs, there are countless stories of college graduates who have astronomical student loan debt, many of whom are unable to work in their chosen fields or find a job. The booklet “For the Strength of Youth” shows that these arguments do not hold up against the return on investment: “Education is an investment that brings great rewards and will open doors of opportunity that might otherwise be closed off.” (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Knowledge never diminishes in value. It is impossible to put a price on the influence an educated mother has on her children. The peace of mind that comes from the preparation that education provides is incalculable in monetary terms. The benefit of investing in education is