> Kids don't universally like anything (good or bad for them--thats kids in general)
Didn't say they did. Just said there is a reason why they universally don't like one thing - school.
> so that argument is irrelevant.
The argument isn't irrelevant because it goes against your assertion : "Humans are social creatures". Schools weren't created to be social environments for kids. They weren't created for socializing. Kids don't socialize in a group of 1000 kids. Schools, in fact, prevent socialization. Kids tend to socialize after school. Everything you've said so far is indoctrination nonsense. If you wanted kids to socialize, school is the last thing you'd build.
> Family? Mom and Dad are 2 people? Did you follow the footsteps of either?
So no siblings, uncles, aunts, grandparents, cousins, etc? Also, do you have to follow in their footsteps to get your social needs from family?
> I grew up in an area where I was the only child within 6 blocks? Am I out of luck?
I wonder what people like you did before schools were invented 150 years ago? Is there a reason why you can't go out 7 blocks?
So you only had a father and mother in your family and were bound to a rule that limited you to 6 blocks?
> Edit: I am well-versed on both the history and current status of the education system. Both my parents and my spouse are full-time teachers.
Now I understand why you think the way you do. Just because your parents are school teachers doesn't mean they or you know the history of the education system. Actually, the fact that your parents worked for the system incentivizes you to ignore the history of the modern school system. It's what happens when you rely on the system for a paycheck.