I think it really depends on just how gifted and motivated the student and teacher happen to be. I admit it probably would not work for most student/teacher co

I think it really depends on just how gifted and motivated the student and teacher happen to be. I admit it probably would not work for most student/teacher combinations. But imagine understanding the Y combinator before the age of twelve! It would be beautiful. Lots of little kids can handle much more math and rigor than they get in traditional schooling.