Jason Graystone, a self-described "wealth enthusiast" and podcast host, has sparked debate by revealing his decision to pull both of his children out of traditional schooling at the age of 14 to homeschool them. Graystone, who details his life choices on his Always Free podcast, staunchly defends his approach, asserting that conventional education often fails to engage students in subjects they are not naturally interested in.

According to Graystone, his primary motivation for removing his children from school was to allow them to explore and excel in areas that truly captivated them. He noted that during their time in school, his children were only genuinely engaged in one or two lessons per week, with the rest feeling like a fruitless exercise. Graystone believes that much of today's schooling is purposeless, and he aimed to guide his children towards pursuits they were passionate about.

His youngest son serves as a prime example of the success of this unconventional educational path. Encouraged to pursue a creative career, the son taught himself editing and animations. By age 16, he had started building a YouTube channel focused on teaching editing. This passion quickly translated into professional success, with his son now earning £5,000 a month and working as his father's editor, helping to grow his YouTube channel from 50,000 to half a million subscribers. Graystone highlights this achievement, contrasting it with his son's friends who, two years later, are still pursuing GCSEs without a clear career direction.

Despite his son's evident success, Graystone's decision has drawn criticism and divided opinions in the comments section of his TikTok page, where he shared a clip of the podcast. Critics questioned the practicality of such an approach for children aspiring to professions like doctor, lawyer, or engineer, which demand rigorous academic dedication. Others emphasized the importance of a broad education, citing personal experiences where subjects initially disliked, such as maths, science, and English, proved crucial later in life.

Concerns were also raised regarding the social development of homeschooled children and the potential downsides of excessive screen time. One commenter posited that school is vital for children to grow socially and forge lifelong friendships. However, Graystone remains unswayed, pointing to his son's significant monthly earnings as evidence that the alternative path has been highly beneficial. He asserts that his son's financial success outweighs concerns about exposure to other traditional academic topics.