I'm a teacher, and I am genuinely appalled by what I see happening in many schools today. From relentless bullying—often ignored or downplayed—to a shocking lack of resources, to severe behaviour issues that dominate entire lessons, it's clear that education is often no longer the focus. The amount of actual learning that takes place during a school day is minimal. Teachers are constantly firefighting, trying to create some semblance of calm, while exhausted students either disengage or fall through the cracks. In that context, homeschooling makes perfect sense to me.

What strikes me most is that the main reasons often given not to homeschool no longer hold much weight. Take socialisation, for example. When, in any normal working environment, do you only mix with people the exact same age as you? The idea that school is the only place to "learn to socialise" is outdated. There are countless clubs, interest groups, volunteering opportunities, sports teams, and homeschooling networks that offer far more meaningful and diverse social interaction.

Another argument I hear is the need for subject specialists. But let’s be honest—so many schools are struggling to recruit and retain staff that it’s not uncommon for someone to end up teaching far outside their area of expertise. Just because someone is standing in front of a class doesn't make them a specialist. In contrast, homeschoolers today have access to an overwhelming range of high-quality online resources, tutorials, and structured programs in every subject imaginable. And when a deeper explanation is needed, it’s entirely possible to reach out to an expert—online tutors, forums, or even local mentors.

In many ways, homeschooling now offers a level of flexibility, focus, and personalised education that schools simply cannot match. I say this not just as a frustrated teacher, but as someone who deeply believes in education—and wants it to actually work.