[Child of the 7th Age]

Another example of Bilbo the tutor is Sam Gamgee. Because of Sam's position in society, he would not normally be expected to receive a formal education. But obviously Bilbo must have worked a lot with Sam. Just compare the attitudes and demeanor of Sam with that of his father. There is a huge difference. Other posters have pointed out on different threads that his father was actually a bit afraid Sam's new education would make him reach above his head and he would get knocked down.

We know this didn't happen. And it was undoubtedly Bilbo who played the key role here in Sam's education, at least initially. (I often wonder if Bilbo purposely pushed Sam and Frodo together since he knew they'd be perfect friends for each other, despite the difference in age and class).

sharon, the 7th age hobbit