I really do agree with you on this. When kids are at school they are indoctrinated into 'the system'. And lets be honest... how much of what is taught at school is actually useful or even used in the real world. Very little in my opinion.

Personally i think kids would benefit a lot more with learning useful lifeskills whether in school or home schooled. Things like cooking, woodwork, working with money, etc. Those are useful.

I also really agree with what you said about reading being treated as a subject. This is such a huge mistake! Because many kids approach it with a reluctance. It is absolutely a fundamental part of life and very essential.

You have made some very thought provoking statements.