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In this episode we take a look at Captain Fantastic - Ben and Leslie Cash live largely off the grid with their offspring  -- Bodevan, Kielyr, Vespyr, Rellian, Zaja and Nai -- in a cabin in the  mountains of Washington state. The parents have passed their socialist  and survivalist ideals to their children. Ben considers most of Western  society to be fascist, especially corporate America. He also believes  that no one will or should be there for you, so you'd better learn how  to take care of yourself. As such, the children have been subject to  vigorous physical training; know how to deal with minor bumps, bruises,  cuts, sprains, and even fractures; and know how to hunt, forage, and  grow their own food. The children are also non-registered home schooled,  meaning that they have no official academic records. Ben and Leslie  have tried to make the children critical thinkers, however, within the  context of their ideals. Beyond these issues, Ben and Leslie made the  decision to live this lifestyle for Leslie's health.