WOTC - Key goal in education

I asked this question in the Wisdom of the Crowd:

What should be the key goal in education?

Here are the responses: (69 Votes)

35 % - Educate the child and give them time to enjoy their childhood.
33 % - Ensure that every child can read, write and have a good character.
28 % - Prepare the child to survive in a competitive world.
4 % - Encourage every child to excel and compete to be scholars.

See the pie chart at: 
http://www.wisdomofthecrowd.sg/chart.aspx?ID=821