Homeschooling

[Prloko]

If the only chance of success in government schools is high parental involvement, then what value does the government add besides expensive babysitting? It seems that these parents are essentially "homeschooling" after school hours, and the children whose parents are not "afterschooling" have little chance of success.

The government provides educated instructors with the ability to teach different subjects. The parents and students are responsible for being engaged and ensure learning. It's no different than the arguments made on this forum that you get what you put it for college education. The government provide police, but you are responsible to ensure to the best of your ability that you don't put yourself into a situation where you need the police. Why should the government be soley responsible in ensuring your children get the educating you pay for?