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Of course there are tradeoffs, welcome to life. You have to look at the reasons for going to boarding school. Crickett, you will be giving up living at home through your high school years. That will be a loss, but as keylime pointed out, it doesn't mean you lose your wonderful relationship with your parents. You must be going to boarding school for a reason. You have to weigh all of the factors and decide what is right for you. The important part is that it is your decision. If you go to boarding school you can always come back.
ajadedidealist, to think of your high school years as your childhood is naive. During those four years you are given the responsibility of driving a car, perhaps go abroad for a semester, or a million other things that broaden you as a person. In other words you are asked to be mature and grow up. That is one of the benefits of going to boarding school. Even lbftw counted the ability to mature as a positive boarding school experience. ("you become more disciplined and self-reliant")
For our family having our daughter attending boarding school is all about opportunity. Our schools are average and we live in a rural area. My wife and I love living here. My D on the other hand came to us so she can explore opportunities not available to her, so we are letting her give it a shot. My child is leaving the house four years earlier that I expected, I am devastated by that. But I also am really excited about the opportunities that will open up for her. It's all about tradeoffs.
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