Would you put your child to a boarding school?

India
February 3, 2007 1:38pm CST
One of my freind's husband is in the army. they are blessed with one cute little daughter.since his husband keeps getting posted to some new city every two years, my friend is worried about her child's schooling. though she is very much attached to her child and can't live a single day without her in her vicinity, she thinks sending her daughter to a boarding school will be a better option. what do you think about such a situation? should my friend put her child to a boarding school? if you were in her place what would you have done?
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• Philippines
3 Feb 07
For my part, I will not admit my daughter to a boarding school. However, there are instances when feelings cannot be the sole reason for a decision. If your friend believes that the current situation they are in is very disadvantageous in her daughter's education, I'll understand for her considering the boarding school thing. She must talk about this with her husband and if their decision will be a yes for the boarding school, they must explain their action to the child before executing it. If the daughter gives a vehement no, they have to shelve the plan and consider it for the next, next year when the idea is acceptable to the child.
• Canada
3 Feb 07
I wouldn't be able to send my children to boarding school put it isn't because I don't agree with it , it's just that I couldn't bear to be seperated from my children for the period of time that they would have to be gone . If she thinks this is what is best for her and her family there is nothing wrong with that at all .
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@waynet (2650)
3 Feb 07
Boarding schools are depressing places sometimes, and it could alter the relationship your friend and her daughter may have, on the other hand if you have a difficult child and feel the need to be rid of the child for a whole year nearly then get the bags packed. In my opinion though it's up to the parent, but I would not have my child staying away from me when they are young for any amount of time.
@jimfabo (327)
• India
10 Feb 07
i don't think i am gonna put my child to boarding school... i have spend 5 years of my life there as a child and i don't want my child to suffer there any more... i know hows it feel to live without your family.
• India
3 Feb 07
no i dont think so .ya its ok when parents cant look after their child or they dont have time at all. but if they have time then they should keep their child with them. actually in the boarding schools children be independent but there are chances of misguidance .
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@bowtieguy (5915)
• United States
24 Oct 08
I would want my kids to have the best education they can get but I would never want to send them away, I would miss them too much. They do go to a private school where they still recieve a great education but I still get to see them everyday.