>There are valid social(ization) reasons to keep kids approximately the same age in a classroom Fair enough. I'm already of the opinion that k-12 is primarily

>There are valid social(ization) reasons to keep kids approximately the same age in a classroom Fair enough. I'm already of the opinion that k-12 is primarily a daycare and that smart kids will prevail no matter the education model. > I think was probably beneficial to society.. Yes, there will always be a tension between what is best for the individual and what is best for society. A difference of opinion likely stems from a difference of personal philosophy. While it's hard to say what's best, I think most would agree that there is a lot of room for improvement in the current education system.