HE: the Great Escape - Alan Harris-Reid - Page 10
"But left to themselves they would have no structure to their lives. They wouldn't learn anything!"
Because they haven't been restricted by the numerous constraints that school imposes, non-schooled children have a different, often much more positive outlook on life, and are motivated by themselves to take an interest in subjects, activities, etc. to a level which suits themselves, and, because of the time available, often to a higher level than they could ever achieve at school.
Children who have the freedom to set their own agenda and timetable of life are far more likely to do what they think is interesting and relevant to their lives. They often have a different concept of what education is and do not see it simply as knowledge that is 'spoon-fed' between the hours of 9am to 3.30pm. It is absorbed by living and experiencing as well as via studying. They have the opportunity of looking-forward to all 7 days of the week, not just weekends and holidays.