It's the first day of school and along with the tears of the first graders, there are plenty of other children who are frustrated by school. If your child is not geared for mainstream, what are your options? Do we, parents and students alike, just have to grin and bear the pain of grade 1 to 12? Phumi Mashigo talks to parents who've found systems that are working for their kids and is also joined by a representative from a vocational school in Jo'burg. www.cliffcentral.com