: Most university libraries carrying "Pedagogy" or "Alternative Education" sections will have a copy of Neill’s works.

: Neill argues that the freedom to play is more important for a child’s development than forced academic study.

: The school is a democracy. The "General Meeting" decides the rules, and a six-year-old’s vote carries the same weight as a teacher's.

: The goal isn't to produce "scholars," but to produce happy people who are at peace with themselves. Why You Should Read It

: Children are free to do as they please, provided they do not infringe on the freedom of others.