Originally Posted by Kriston
Originally Posted by Ania
Mark said his son's current curriculum does not include English, history, science or foreign languages, as these subjects do not presently interest him.


I have mixed feelings about that paragraph. I'm all for child-led education, and I don't have a problem with taking some time off from a subject. But no English, science or history at all?<wrinkling nose>

I totally agree! I think just to be a responsible citizen you need a broad world view and part of this is educating yourself in other cultures, history, and literature. He's obviously a very gifted child, but I don't see the value of allowing a 8 year old to be this specialized. Hopefully he doesn't burn out (or worse). I feel sad that his parents haven't found social outlets for him.