[the invisib1e hand]

The key point here, from my perspective, is Why does that core set of knowledge have to be imparted via the traditional education system? If you can independently certify that knowledge is in place, who cares about a degree from XYZ high school or ABC university?

because "traditional education" is a social experience, and humans are social beings.

[the invisib1e hand]

allow me to refine this: it isn't that knowledge must be "imparted via the traditional education system."

My following point is appropos.

[FreedomPoster]

A saw from the home schoolers, is that if you want to simulate the public school experience in the home, take your kid to the bathroom, blow smoke in his face, swear at him, beat him up, and take his lunch money.

There are plenty of other ways to gain social experience than sitting in classrooms.