5Why does school demoralise and disillusion so many pupils, undermining and eroding their self-belief, natural playfulness and individuality? Were you aware that this may be the result of deliberate global policy with schooling a tool of oppression for the many and a breeding ground of power for the elite few? Why are school teachers quitting the profession in such alarming numbers, many not even completing their professional training? Did you know that school is not even compulsory, at least not in the UK? Do you know about the alternatives? Is it not time to rediscover the power of choice for your children's sake?This book reveals with dramatic testimonies the toxic effects of the modern schooling system on both pupils and teachers alike and explores the more child-friendly options that could save us all from the insanity of a system that is broken and rotten to its core.