Some good reasons to go to school

In response to my post, Some Good Reasons Not to Go to School some of the commentors came back with “some good reasons to go to school.”  To give the other side of the argument equal attention, I am posting them here.  With my thoughts embedded.  I look forward to getting more comments on this important conversation.  


Six Reasons to go to school (Jeff Branzburg)*

1. Most parents need to work – some multiple jobs – to earn a living; homeschooling is not an option.
• The Innovative Educator:  In home educating families, it is not unusual for parent(s) to work.
2. Some home situations are untenable – child abuse, lack of food, etc.; school can provide a welcome respite, be a source of support, provide breakfast and lunch, etc.
• The Innovative Educator: This is true. For those children, it would be great if they could attend schools like those I wrote about in this article - Want Passion (Not Just Data) to Drive Learning? There's a School for That!

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