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Depends on the circumstances really. Although there are now special schools etc., it is still more convenient to learn at home for some students. Some young celebrities need tutors because they cannot go to the school due to their growing careers. In other cases, some children/teens prefer to be home-schooled as they find learning more comfortable in their own environment, and if that’s OK with the parents and feasible for them, then fair enough.

But I do think that if you are given the chance to go to school, you should take it up… simply because the education system provides a lot other than just work – even though that is an integral and the most important part. Often though you don’t realise you’re picking all this up when you’re going to school day in and out, but it is true.

I think having personal tutors on top of schooling is a bit different though. However it does depend on the student, definitely; the conscientious student would probably do all their work, and then use a personal tutor simply to help with difficulties and expand their knowledge further – something which would undoubtedly be advantageous, and if they wish to have one they can.

But for me, I know I'd lose concentration and take the easy option – get them to do the work, whilst I probably zoned out! So even though some friends of mine have used some to help, I knew I wouldn’t use the privilege properly. All of it is about knowing yourself and how you learn.