The Amish believe strongly in education, but they provide their children with formal education only through the eighth grade and only in their own private schools. Schooling concentrates on basic reading, writing, and math skills, along with vocational training and the study of Amish history and values. Education is incorporated into home life, with learning farming and homemaking skills considered an important part of an Amish child's upbringing. The Amish usually speak a German dialect in the home, although English is taught at school. The family is the most important unit in Amish society, and large families with seven to ten children are common. Marriages outside the faith are not allowed. Divorce is not permitted, and separation is very rare. So far, Amish traditions and values have survived the fast-paced changes of today's world, but the younger generation may find it difficult resisting the temptation of modern technology and way of life.