I’m not sure if this is the reason for alternative schooling (whether in grade school or beyond), but it is most certainly a reason.
Economic utility almost always occurs when we’re good at things that aren’t easy to measure. And when the things we’re good at are additive, infinite and generous it can be something we embrace for the long haul. Because in those areas, it’s possible to be useful and skilled and make a contribution, every single time.
Seth Godin