My kids will obviously have to learn to self teach. I thought 8 was too young though. Kids that age usually don't have the EF and critical reading/analasis/thinking skills to self teach probably. They end up googling the topic and accepting whatever is at the top of the list or doing what the kid next to them does. Or for my kids becoming overwhelmed and panicking (ds7) or doing nothing (ds9). They then get blamed for lack of diligence and not asking for help - but there is one teacher for 30+ kids and they are not allowed to say "show me what to do" and don't know exactly what to ask. I moved both kids but I only had that option because I am Christian. There is one state funded Christian School (small fees but an added budget stress) and one Catholic. Both are oversubscribed so don't take non-church linked members.
