Well, lots of good old prejudice flying around here. Huge numbers, not just a handful of cranks and religious fanatics, opt for home education and different degrees of flexi-schooling.They do so for al sorts of reasons, but too opften because their beloved children were not flourishing in the school environment, were often bullied or picked on because of a disability or difference, and came alive with a well thought out and guided programme of exploration in the real world.
   School is a necessary evil for society, it can never provide a natural and authentic learning environment. pwerhaps sceptics would benefit from reading some John Holt or John Taylor Gatto.