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In 2005, a man in Sichuan province withdrew his 10-year-old daughter from a public school in favor of home schooling. Eleven years on, she is still unable to pass the middle school exam, sparking criticism.

"It is against the law. Public schools not only teach, but also provide an opportunity to communicate with other children. Home schooling can isolate kids from society."

Cha Huidi, college student in Changchun, Jilin province