The traditional school system has a largely top down approach for learning. This doesn't equip many children to develop their own intrinsic motivation, systems, awareness, or responsibility. It is also not suited for the changing types of work. Many nowadays have alternative arrangements where one must have developed both a system for being creative and productive independently, and, a healthy cooperation and effective teamwork with increasingly diverse (in all senses) people.

We are a household that has negligible screen time. We are actively engaged with the people and nature around us. We would like for our sons to develop a relational understanding of the world and the ability to function in absence of authority. That said, we hope for them to understand the benefits of order and learn how to develop their own systems that work for them. We also think the space given in a Montessori system enables self-awareness and self-responsibility in ways that are relevant to today's work and social spheres and limited in the traditional school system. 