I am the OP and have really enjoyed the discussion and the insights. It has validated my apprehensions a bit so will have to play it depending on where DS gets in and then let HIM make the call. we are going to offer a “get out of jail free” card to him. i.e. anytime you want to come back let us know and we can get you back into the local school. My suspicion is that he will enjoy BS more than we may to start with.
I am excited by the prospect and also a bit apprehensive. But this is such a crap shoot one just doesn’t know.
To the folks who are have kids in BS I have a v specific question… How do the schools manage the ridiculous amount of time kids spend nowadays on their phones texting, redditting, instagramming, youtubing, etc. We have rules around that at home (no texting during dinners, or before sleeping etc.) How do schools manage that. or is it a sink or swim issue?