Could there be a more depressing statement about parents’ confidence in Australian schooling than a recent proposal that people invest in ASX education shares?  

This followed on the heels of news that surging numbers of parents are hiring tutors to get their children up to speed in various areas of the curriculum.  

The Motley Fool — which has a stated aim to “make the world smarter, happier and richer” — claims that “Given the weaknesses exposed in the education system, there are some companies listed on the ASX that could potentially help fill in the gaps.”  

Tutoring has become a highly popular strategy for preparing students to...