One-size-fits-all fits noone. Homeschooling works very well for some kids, not so good for others, could be disastrous in some cases. Same for formal classroom instruction. Ideally, there should be a range of choices open to parents and children. My younger brother used to scream and tear his clothes off and go running down the street. Now he's a software programmer making more money than I'll ever make. If he was a kid today, he'd be doped up on pharmaceuticals and/or institutionalized.