After 43 years in banking, I have learned a thing or two about investing; get in early, for one. Look for long-term value. Don’t make assumptions; get the facts. Any good money manager knows these basics. Yet as a nation, we often seem to forget these simple economic principles when it comes to investing in our most important asset, our children. If we are to remain competitive, that must change. One way to steer us on a better path is to support home visiting.