Statistics show that most people would rather jump from an airplane than speak in public. Even more astonishing, the fear of speaking is greater than the fear of death.

Amazingly, only five percent of the people in the entire world are capable and willing to stand up and address the public. This begs the question: "Who are those five percent?" and, "Will your child be in that five percent?"

Since virtually every adult pursuit or career requires one to address a group at some time or another, shouldn’t equipping our children with the skill of public speaking be an important part of their education?