# FILE NAME: 00000713.soc # TITLE: Should the government be able to stop a parent giving their child a non-mainstream education? [ae130bef13f494eca175826ff10ffe7f] # DESCRIPTION: # DATA TYPE: soc # MODIFICATION TYPE: original # RELATES TO: # RELATED FILES: # PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4 # NUMBER VOTERS: 5 # NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 3 # ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - No, the government should not be able to stop a parent giving their child a non-mainstream education. The parents should have the right to choose where their child is educated as long as they are getting the same education as they would get in a mainstream school. However, there needs to be a safety net to ensure that the child is receiving adequate home schooling. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - In general, the group was in favour of the idea that parents should be allowed to give their child a non-mainstream education. However, the group did agree that the government should be able to intervene if the child is not receiving a suitable education. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - No, the government should not be able to stop a parent giving their child a non-mainstream education. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - No, the government should not be able to stop a parent giving their child a non-mainstream education. The child may feel more comfortable in a non-mainstream environment and this may be the best way for them to learn. However, there should be a safety net to ensure that the child is receiving adequate home schooling. 2: 4,1,2,3 2: 1,2,4,3 1: 2,4,1,3