Sta,—I have read the two articles on Privilege in EducatiOn
with great interest.
The writers, while differing widely on most points, are unanimous in completely ignoring the parents of the children on whose education they are dilating.
As a parent I accepted certain responsibilities and rights. Amongst the responsibilities is that of preparing my children to make their way in life, and amongst the rights is that of deciding, in conjunction with the children, what that way will be, and how it will be achieved.
While it is unfortunately necessary for a minimum standard of education to be compulsory because some parents cannot, or will not, accept their responsibility, I strongly oppose any further state inter- ference with individual liberty.
The abolition of the independent schools would deprive parents and children of any say in their education and so would be a big step towards more complete regimentation and the slave state.—Yours faithfully, B. J. HAWORTH.
The Mill House, Hitcham, New Ipswich, Suffolk. Colonel (Recd.)
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