home schooling was the norm, huge numbers of kids would be stuck with a parent and it would be pure luck if it worked.
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That would be my instinctual approach; I do believe there is a value in professional educators (but wife=teacher 😉).
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No, far too many teacher hours are wasted and harm is being done for no benefit.
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It's the modem version of "be quiet, open the textbook at page 27, complete the questions."
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What has been provided? A roof over you head, "motivation" and the knowledge that page 27 is worth reading.
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If you're smart, self motivated and have a bit of relevant information, it's all superfluous.
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don't underestimate the massive incentive that would apply to "if I show I'm literate, I don't have to go to school"
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I actively tried to convince my teachers to do just that. Teachers were often on board, but school resisted & reprimanded.