On the other hand, Erik Demaine was homeschooled by a father whose educational philosophy consisted of "the child should pursue his own interests." [1] His fur

On the other hand, Erik Demaine was homeschooled by a father whose educational philosophy consisted of "the child should pursue his own interests." [1] His furious creativity represents a kind of academic achievement that cannot result from mere drill. [1] http://www.famoushomeschoolers.net/bio_demaine.html http://www.famoushomeschoolers.net/bio_demaine.html -- Yeah, I know it's an odd site. Early google result, matches what I remember of his story.