Homeschooling

Specifically, indoctrination in forming a theist state...something very unlike the USA as envisioned by those who fought and died for it.

And abuse, as in physical, mental, and emotional torture.

Neither of these are conducive to any intellectual or vocational pursuit.

It does appear as if these children who escape have had their wits, creativity, and coping skills greatly developed...rather like the children who survive to adulthood in the worst 3rd world countries...

I went to public schools, spent a year in Catholic girls school, attended a practically all-male college. I homeschooled my disabled child for years because of fear what the NH school system would do to her.

I've done it all. There isn't anything that justifies these parents" abuse.