Ironically, the parents of these kids are likely not educated enough to know that this approach was tried over a century ago, and deemed an utter failure. The idea that a human being naturally has the tendencies to make all the right choices are simply wrong. If that were the case schools would be unnecessary.

Unfortunately these young people will find out the hard way. The parents are pretty clueless to think that the five or so hours left in the day is not enough time to pursue their own interests.

I'm surprised this is legal. I Finland homeschooling is allowed, as long as you follow the curriculum. These are certain things that people should just be given the opportunity to learn.

Speaking as a Finn I'm amused by the people who think we need to "protect the children" thinking this is bad thing.

Obviously a space like this wouldn't have a fire lit unless there is adult supervision, and when you do light the fire the kids get a chance to learn how to act responsibly around a fire.

We should strive to empower children to do stuff instead of shielding them from everything conceivable. Protecting kids from real threats is different from teaching them how to manage risks.

Max