Children are basically chattel property to their parents until they are at the age-of-majority (18 to 21) and not unlike a cow is to a farmer, but with a few "human rights."

Parents have the right to chose their child's education. There are laws that require a child's schooling but there are no mandatory schools.

The biggest benefit to socialization in schools is also its biggest hazard depending how you look at things ...

The way I see it: That child will have to deal with the real world at some point in his/her life and socialization with other children and adults will enable that child to become a better functioning adult (hopefully). We all become "victims" to our environment to some extent and need to understand our choices.