The point was made in response to the outgoing chief whip being from Rugby and the incoming one being from Eton, and how the PM was getting on in his quest for privilege for all. Alan Johnston defended the PM surprisingly. Society sometimes makes assumptions on people based upon their school background, which was in most people's case, decided for them, by their parents. I agree some children would be given the choice but at age 10 I'm not sure I would give my child such a big decision.