Most parents know that as a child begins to speak they begin to ask, "what's that?". The desire to learn about the world around them is inherent to our species (and even our dogs and cats explore their environment and do so for their lifetime).
Why do some children thrive in an environment where learning is all around them, and others do not?
some is the child, but most is a result of the parents/family situation.
Many view school as a babysitter.