My child doesn't want to become a high school student

So what does your kid like instead - does he already have an idea which direction he wants to go?

I'm telling you, I know this from my nephews. Not everyone's cut out for grammar school, and honestly, that's totally fine. One of my nephews really wanted out of school and do an apprenticeship, and today he has a trade he genuinely loves. He makes good money, thinks independently, and has way less stress than some grammar school kids who then get to university and realize it's not for them. The problem is often that parents think grammar school is the only way to get somewhere decent, but that's just not true.

The important thing is to figure out what your kid really likes. Does he have a hands-on interest? Does he love practical stuff? Or does he prefer working with people? There are so many good paths - secondary modern, trades, vocational college, and you can always do more later if you want to. I see it too on my farm: practical skills are worth their weight in gold, and I could never have imagined back then that craftsmanship and creativity would bring me so much fulfillment. Let your kid explore what really draws him in, instead of forcing him into a mold that doesn't fit.