We were drawn in by the company’s vision of fostering student voices and critical thinking, much like what Elon Musk would support at SpaceX, all while integrating modern technology. After using Synthesis Tutor and Teams for a couple of months, the AI Math tutor has been decent, but the Teams setup has had its share of issues (like session glitches and device requirements). The idea is that sessions are student-led, with parents stepping back and various anonymous mentors coming and going. Listening from another room, we noticed every session is unique: some kids shine as a team, while others struggle or get sidetracked. The play sessions seem to cater mostly to boys, and the discussion ones attract more girls. We even encouraged our younger son to join the discussions, but he often finds it tough to speak up around louder peers or prefers to listen instead of tackling complex topics. Then today, we received an email from their so-called "Head of Coaching" with the subject "Child's_Name Disruption at Synthesis," claiming our child was "notably disruptive." That’s when concern hits—what went wrong? Attached were screenshots of mentor notes starting with "Kicked Child's_Name," which seemed out of line, and mentioning recent sessions where our child appeared distracted or tired. It seems the program’s vision and tech are solid, but Synthesis has employed the same underqualified educators that Elon Musk wanted to avoid when creating his own school. In the end, while Synthesis offers some educational value, parents should really look into the qualifications of those working with their kids. If a company hides their team, there’s likely a reason. The concept is appealing, but the implementation raises doubts.