The problem is, there's so many variables in family structure. My daughter wants to work while off uni. So, I'd have the two boys. Lovely - I love having them, they're a joy. But - one's 6, one's 2, they're fab little boys, good as gold, but as lively as a box of frogs. Home schooling the 6 year old is fine (I'm a qualified junior school teacher), but with a 2 year old bodger on the loose? My daughter's done a good job up to this point, but both she and my son (with 6 year old daughter - very eager to learn, and very bright) are finding the kids are struggling now - they're missing school, and missing their friends. If they have to go back, I'd have half classes - half morning, half afternoon, spaced out desks, no playtime needed for that short spell, and teachers would be on normal hours. I'm not saying I categorically think they have to go back, just that it's incredibly complicated, either way.