"6 years old and homework?"

Well... yes, actually. My six year old gets "homework"... what this actually means once all the hot air and hyperbole is removed, is that the school encourages parents to do stuff like reading and drawing and writing and finding out about new things with their kids. Because, sadly, some parents don't bother. Can you explain to me how this is going to hurt my son, please? Especially as - despite his difficulties - he wants to learn new stuff?

I think if people want to home educate, and they have the knowledge and skills, that's their choice and right. However, what I can't stomach is reading reams and reams of abuse and derision aimed at those of us who make different choices, as if we're lower forms of life and as if we don't care about our kids. It's patronising, insulting, alienating and plain wrong.

So Lizzie, please give it a rest. Or at least learn how to communicate your enthusiasms without putting down those of us who don't share your views.

I'm done. I'd rather put my energy into helping my son learn than into these frustrating "discussions".