Anyway, its certainly noe elitist. The people I know who have been driven to home schooling include people on benefits and single working mothers. Home education doesn't mean staying at home with mum! Education otherwise helps people to come together in communities opf interest, helps them to make use of what is freely available in the community, and helps people develop self study skills. For those who choose it, it is right for them. The kids often re-enter mainstream ed at 6th form or college level when there is at least a reasonable chance that they will be trteated like adults.