> I think kids will pick things up faster when being taught one on one by a parent as opposed to a stranger. I would actually disagree with that. To a kid, a

> I think kids will pick things up faster when being taught one on one by a parent as opposed to a stranger. I would actually disagree with that. To a kid, a teacher is its own mythical authoritative being solely focused on instruction and keeping the class orderly. (ymmv for poor unruly schools) It's always world-shattering for a little one to see their teacher in "normal life" at the store or wherever. A parent is more familiar, and is somebody that you have arguments with. Being at home also has its own distractions, because you're usually not locked down to one thing in your own house. I agree that factory-style education is pretty terrible, but some of the nuggets are useful, like getting away from the home to a dedicated place & people of learning.