<p>I may be in the minority here, but finishing up senior year with one and now in sophomore year with #2, both at top boarding schools, I would advise listening carefully. The great thing is that there are many roads to success. If he’s done with the coat and tie thing and just doesn’t feel like himself, and wants to return to local public school, I would be supportive. Boarding schools are opportunities, but there are downsides to them also. The small school is also a red flag. He may be right. It may be too small and a pressure cooker in addition to the benefit he derives from small classes. Looking back, we missed out on four years with our older son, that we can never get back. He by the way, thrived and is a four year Varsity Athlete and Scholar. All the same, my advice is to listen carefully and support HIS decision. Don’t try to convince him his unhappiness will pass, but rather let him know you trust his instincts and will stand by him no matter what. There is no wrong decision here to stay or come home. He will be successful given his talents and if he applies himself no matter what he will call alma mater.</p>