@egstarr: I feel your pain regarding your girl going away to boarding school and how much you’ll miss her. I just got my kid back yesterday, having completed her sophomore year at an all-girls school. I am thrilled to have her home, and I miss her like crazy when she is at school. But the benefits (to her) are well worth the pain (mine). This was about what was best for her – not me. There’s no way I could not have supported her decision to go – it was an incredible opportunity and she has made the most of it. I encourage you to read the threads on the Prep School Parents Forum. You will find many, many parents there who are willing to share their experiences and offer support. Congrats to your daughter for reaching a goal she has wanted since 6th grade! And welcome to the forum.