Whilst I agree to a point, what opportunities are those hippy parents giving their children? The parents can clearly read and write but aren’t teaching their children the most basic skills. Children absorb knowledge like a sponge absorbs water. The later they leave it, the harder it will become to learn. I know in my country this would not be allowed and I don’t believe it should be allowed, its child neglect. When the kids are old enough, they can choose for themselves.