case - 2/29/2024 06:09 To keep it short, yes For the long, IMO high school is way more than just education. High school is a big social pool that helps kids get ready for life in a somewhat controlled and all kids setting. It's there where you have school dances, interactions between girls and boys, sports, etc. For many the drive to high school and home becomes their first real driving experiences as well. Yes there is something to be said about some of your "education" being done by the 8th grade, but the real learning and hands on is in high school. And besides certain trades, a high school diploma is a pretty important thing to have when you start looking at any job descriptions. College is a while different topic and discussion. But with all due respect, they are your children and only you can decide how to proceed. The above is just my opinion, and I even went on and have a 4 year college degree.