The Scottish Sun
I don't educate my son at school or at home - he learns more by being a tradie
A DAD has come under fire after revealing he doesn’t educate his son at home despite pulling him out of school aged 13. The father, only known as Tik…
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UK Father Explains Decision to Homeschool Son for Practical Skills
A father from the United Kingdom, known online as CowdreyFamily, recently shared his decision to withdraw his son from traditional schooling to pursue a path of homeschooling and self-employment. The video, uploaded on October 6, 2025, quickly garnered significant attention, sparking discussions on alternative education methods. In the video, the father explains, "I've literally decided to pull my kid out of school. He don't get educated at all anymore." He elaborated that his son, who was around 13 years old when he left high school, has learned "more in these last couple of months being self-employed" than he did in the formal education system. The father emphasized the development of "people interaction, confidence, [and] actual skill set" through practical work in gardening and other trades. He also shared his personal disdain for traditional employment, stating, "I for one wouldn't go back to being under a boss, doing that 9-to-5 shit. I couldn't do it. I couldn't listen to the pressures and all that shit." Both father and son appear content with the new arrangement, with the father concluding, "We're both happy, we're both earning a living. He's happy." The father confirmed that he had engaged with local council authorities regarding the homeschooling decision. This case highlights a growing trend of families seeking educational alternatives that they believe better prepare their children for real-world challenges and opportunities.
The Sun
I don't educate my son at school or at home - he learns more by being a tradie
A DAD has come under fire after revealing he doesn’t educate his son at home despite pulling him out of school aged 13. The father, only known as Tik…
