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Why do parents send their kids to boarding school?
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Posted by starlover
...i think it is cruel and cold and very very selfish!
I think so too because I mean, why bring a life into this world if you can't raise it yourself.
Posted by clutch
I don't have kids, but when and if I ever do have kids, I will send them to boarding schools.
Securing their future and education is infinitely more valuable to me than me experiencing their years of teenage and adolescent hell. I also have strong feelings against the current education system, which is pretty much education for industry. I'd rather expose my kids to an environment where they can pursue whatever they are passionate about, whether its the arts and the sciences and I believe boarding schools are better equipped to inspire children than a government abused school or a commercial private school.
Just my own opinion.
So you'd rather let somebody else deal with YOUR 'hell'? I mean it is YOUR child after all, making whatever hell s/he raises, YOUR responsibility. A brighter educational future is nothing without nurturing from the parent, that's if they even get there.
Posted by djbuck1
I realize that military school is different from boarding school, but my parents threatened to send my brother (the Aries) to a military school several times because they viewed him as a "behavioral problem," they couldn't handle. I am convinced that if they had had the money, they would have done so, especially after the incident in which he had himself tatooed, his grand finale of adolescent idiocy.
But I agree with Starlover. The whole idea was to remove an inconvenience to themselves. He was more than a bit of a silly little twit, constantly in trouble for stupid stuff, but he wasn't a delinquent or a bad kid.
It's sad that some parents are so overwhelmed by their kids' behaviour that instead of finding a real solution then they'd rather rid themselves of the problem & hope that someone else sorts it out. Avoiding your parental responsibility is as bad as helicopter parenting where a child can't do a thing by themselves without mom or dad interferring.
Posted by PiscVirgAquaFish
To get rid of the little brats so they can have a life of there own. 😛
Why not tie the tubes then if your own life is more important than your child's upbringing. Nobody said a child was like a pot plant, just add water & nature will do the rest. It's very selfish.
Posted by CluelessCancer
If I had money i would send them only in highschool tho. the rest of the time i would place them in private schools.
That's better, but at the same time high school age is a very critical age that requires a lot of observation from the parent/s. Most kids experience the effects of peer pressure during their secondary school years & start experimenting with "bad stuff". IMHO, parents need to stop being lazy & start to parent their own kids throughout all the stages. Parents have really gotten lazy, if it's not boarding school then it's video games raising their kids.
Posted by CluelessCancerPosted by WaterCupPosted by djbuck1
I realize that military school is different from boarding school, but my parents threatened to send my brother (the Aries) to a military school several times because they viewed him as a "behavioral problem," they couldn't handle. I am convinced that if they had had the money, they would have done so, especially after the incident in which he had himself tatooed, his grand finale of adolescent idiocy.
But I agree with Starlover. The whole idea was to remove an inconvenience to themselves. He was more than a bit of a silly little twit, constantly in trouble for stupid stuff, but he wasn't a delinquent or a bad kid.
It's sad that some parents are so overwhelmed by their kids' behaviour that instead of finding a real solution then they'd rather rid themselves of the problem & hope that someone else sorts it out. Avoiding your parental responsibility is as bad as helicopter parenting where a child can't do a thing by themselves without mom or dad interferring.
some children need more discipline than others, i seriously think having kids do some type of service for a year or a year and half after highschool should be mandatory.
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Then who must discipline them? How would that make the child feel to know that mom & dad have given up?
I think most of the reason is to impart discipline in the kids,depending on which society u come from.
When i was young,i was just a pain in the ass,rudest person ever,always in trouble.so my parents sent me to one of the most disciplined and best performing boarding school in the country.Trust me,it only took me 3 months and i was a completely changed person.I respected my parents and treated everybody the right way.so without that boarding school,i couldn`t be what i am right now.so some credit to it
When i was young,i was just a pain in the ass,rudest person ever,always in trouble.so my parents sent me to one of the most disciplined and best performing boarding school in the country.Trust me,it only took me 3 months and i was a completely changed person.I respected my parents and treated everybody the right way.so without that boarding school,i couldn`t be what i am right now.so some credit to it
I guess we will never know, hey.
Did any of you go to boarding school?
What were the advantages & disadvantages?
Lastly, would you send your own child to one after you've experienced whatever you experienced during your years at boarding school?
Did any of you go to boarding school?
What were the advantages & disadvantages?
Lastly, would you send your own child to one after you've experienced whatever you experienced during your years at boarding school?
Posted by clutchPosted by WaterCupPosted by clutch
I don't have kids, but when and if I ever do have kids, I will send them to boarding schools.
Securing their future and education is infinitely more valuable to me than me experiencing their years of teenage and adolescent hell. I also have strong feelings against the current education system, which is pretty much education for industry. I'd rather expose my kids to an environment where they can pursue whatever they are passionate about, whether its the arts and the sciences and I believe boarding schools are better equipped to inspire children than a government abused school or a commercial private school.
Just my own opinion.
So you'd rather let somebody else deal with YOUR 'hell'? I mean it is YOUR child after all, making whatever hell s/he raises, YOUR responsibility. A brighter educational future is nothing without nurturing from the parent, that's if they even get there.
so you think its more intelligent to elect to go through hell ?
The boarding schools I looked at start accepting kids from the 9th grade, meaning I have approx 14 years to nuture and love a child, after which, their life starts under my supervision. It makes sense to me. Love them, give them room to grow and see what happens.click to expand
But your 'duty' as a parent never ends until they are adults themselves & able to make their own decisions. Btw, YOU elected yourself for the position of being a dad when you became a father, so it's weird that now you'd wanna shy away from the responsibility.
Posted by BaitedFish
I think most of the reason is to impart discipline in the kids,depending on which society u come from.
When i was young,i was just a pain in the ass,rudest person ever,always in trouble.so my parents sent me to one of the most disciplined and best performing boarding school in the country.Trust me,it only took me 3 months and i was a completely changed person.I respected my parents and treated everybody the right way.so without that boarding school,i couldn`t be what i am right now.so some credit to it
Didn't you miss home? Any resentments at the time towards your parents?
Posted by SirenSting
I hate seeing parents do this. Unless the child WANTS to go to a specific school to better their education or skills, I couldn't do it. Sending them away because you want to do whatever you want is ridiculous.
I could not imagine not being able to celebrate my daughters moment's with her. When I was a child, I LOVED coming home to my parents to gloat about a good grade, drawing, or something that I learned that day. How can you be a supportive parent when you're not there to have those moments with your child? That is part of the importance of being a good parent. Help them grow, support and love them through their journey.
The only time I could see this being acceptable, is if you are sending your child to a school that speacializes in something that is your childs strengh or something they would like to strengthen. For example, if you're child has the opportunity to go to a really great art school and that is something they WANT to invest time in, then let them go.
This.
Because kids are assholes
Clearly, the mood behind the motivation in creating this topic was based on the premise .....
.. the kids a fuck up, and is the parents responsibility ... and then all the lambs responding on cue
There doesn't appear to be any awareness that kids aren't a problem, in and of themselves ... nor does there appear to be a positive aspect for this kind of opportunity.
interesting .... and negatively closed-minded
Posted by WaterCupPosted by BaitedFish
I think most of the reason is to impart discipline in the kids,depending on which society u come from.
When i was young,i was just a pain in the ass,rudest person ever,always in trouble.so my parents sent me to one of the most disciplined and best performing boarding school in the country.Trust me,it only took me 3 months and i was a completely changed person.I respected my parents and treated everybody the right way.so without that boarding school,i couldn`t be what i am right now.so some credit to it
Didn't you miss home? Any resentments at the time towards your parents?click to expand
i did miss home alot.of course i had a resentment towards my parents then,but i was over it after i changed and became a good person. for me ill never send my kids there unless its the last solution.i dont want them to go through what i went through
@Clutch, paying tuition doesn't equal the time you spend getting to know your kid, soothing them at night when they have nightmares, etc. It's just money.
THIS IS WHY BLING AND I STARTED THE JAMES TATE SCHOOL FOR BAD RICH GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 TO 35. BLING AND I BOTH ARE SHOWER ROOM MONTERS
WE ALSO TUCK THEM IN AT NIGHT.
WE ALSO TUCK THEM IN AT NIGHT.
Posted by BaitedFishPosted by WaterCupPosted by BaitedFish
I think most of the reason is to impart discipline in the kids,depending on which society u come from.
When i was young,i was just a pain in the ass,rudest person ever,always in trouble.so my parents sent me to one of the most disciplined and best performing boarding school in the country.Trust me,it only took me 3 months and i was a completely changed person.I respected my parents and treated everybody the right way.so without that boarding school,i couldn`t be what i am right now.so some credit to it
Didn't you miss home? Any resentments at the time towards your parents?
i did miss home alot.of course i had a resentment towards my parents then,but i was over it after i changed and became a good person. for me ill never send my kids there unless its the last solution.i dont want them to go through what i went throughclick to expand
That's good to know 🙂
In your opinion, what is the reason to why your parents couldn't get through to you?
Posted by james tate
THIS IS WHY BLING AND I STARTED THE JAMES TATE SCHOOL FOR BAD RICH GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 TO 35. BLING AND I BOTH ARE SHOWER ROOM MONTERS
WE ALSO TUCK THEM IN AT NIGHT.
LOL you are silly. I do bet that's what really happens in boarding schools, though, the shower mounters & whatnot.
Posted by WaterCupPosted by BaitedFishPosted by WaterCupPosted by BaitedFish
I think most of the reason is to impart discipline in the kids,depending on which society u come from.
When i was young,i was just a pain in the ass,rudest person ever,always in trouble.so my parents sent me to one of the most disciplined and best performing boarding school in the country.Trust me,it only took me 3 months and i was a completely changed person.I respected my parents and treated everybody the right way.so without that boarding school,i couldn`t be what i am right now.so some credit to it
Didn't you miss home? Any resentments at the time towards your parents?
i did miss home alot.of course i had a resentment towards my parents then,but i was over it after i changed and became a good person. for me ill never send my kids there unless its the last solution.i dont want them to go through what i went through
That's good to know 🙂
In your opinion, what is the reason to why your parents couldn't get through to you?click to expand
i think they were tired of me,n dint wanna see me around.They needed a break
Posted by BaitedFishPosted by WaterCupPosted by BaitedFishPosted by WaterCupPosted by BaitedFish
I think most of the reason is to impart discipline in the kids,depending on which society u come from.
When i was young,i was just a pain in the ass,rudest person ever,always in trouble.so my parents sent me to one of the most disciplined and best performing boarding school in the country.Trust me,it only took me 3 months and i was a completely changed person.I respected my parents and treated everybody the right way.so without that boarding school,i couldn`t be what i am right now.so some credit to it
Didn't you miss home? Any resentments at the time towards your parents?
i did miss home alot.of course i had a resentment towards my parents then,but i was over it after i changed and became a good person. for me ill never send my kids there unless its the last solution.i dont want them to go through what i went through
That's good to know 🙂
In your opinion, what is the reason to why your parents couldn't get through to you?
i think they were tired of me,n dint wanna see me around.They needed a breakclick to expand
That kinda saddens me as a mother myself. But, I guess everybody has a breaking point..I just don't see it happening with me.
Posted by clutch
Nurturing doesn't guarantee a child happiness or a future ...
... and lack of it doesn't guarantee a child happiness or a future.
People should stop being emotional about it and do what's best for their kids to the best of their abilities.
Who are you? Are you new, or an old user with a new name?
There have been very few Cancers with this kind of awareness ... I could count them on one hand.
How is it YOU are able to know that ^^^ reality is the real one?
Are you a Red Earth on your Mayan chart? Because that would explain a lot. Or maybe a Blue Storm?
Blue Storm comes to help you in the disintegration process that moves you from separation to ascension. This initiation by fire breaks any false containers of self that cannot withstand the flame of transmutation .... only your true identity will live through these fires, for you will be reborn in the heart of All That Is.
Blue Storm provides the water that purifies and quenches your spiritual thirst. In this state of consciousness, you stand willing to surrender everything.
Most importantly: You give up what you seem to be in order to become fully what you are.
Blue Storm provides the water that purifies and quenches your spiritual thirst. In this state of consciousness, you stand willing to surrender everything.
Most importantly: You give up what you seem to be in order to become fully what you are.
Red Earth is the channel of harmonic synchronization that is aligned with the galactic heart. From the center point within the self ... you align with this galactic center and connect through your own crystalline structure to the larger crystal grid network.
Red Earth's body is the present focus of your consciousness - through it all gifts are received. You are fully aware that your environment is alive and reacts to your awareness of it ... therefore, the way you perceive the Earth and your physical form affects the information you receive.
Posted by CluelessCancer
I think kids today are way overly coddled and nurtured. Too much. They don't know how to do anything for themselves and are extremely entitled.
exactly. boardings make kids independent when they grow up
Posted by CluelessCancer
I think kids today are way overly coddled and nurtured. Too much. They don't know how to do anything for themselves and are extremely entitled.
This I agree with 100% . I'm glad I wasn't born in the xbox era & was raised in a place where you were sent outside to go play & often without any toys.. forcing you to be all creative & create new (and active) forms of entertainment.
Posted by CluelessCancer
..... kids today are way overly coddled and nurtured. Too much. They don't know how to do anything for themselves and are extremely entitled.
EXTREMELY
What is the difference between providing for your child & spoiling them with too much previleges?
@CC, I could imagine.
@CC, I could imagine.
I know two people who went to boarding school (could be coincidence) they are by far the smartest people I think I know. 😉
I think the education and the kids future success/failure might outweigh any concerns about what other parents/people might think, If it were my kid.... JS
I think the education and the kids future success/failure might outweigh any concerns about what other parents/people might think, If it were my kid.... JS
Posted by alohamoraPosted by WaterCup
Is it to teach them independence or to avoid parental responsibility?
Sorry, but I never understood why you'd want your child to be away from you for that long. I'm sure there's something a child gains from it, like learning to do things on their own, etc. But at the same time I think it creates a disconnect, home is not really home, but that place you go to when the schools are closed. No good night kisses or bedtime stories, etc.
What do you guys think about this?
I don't know how a parent who sends their kid to a boarding school means they are taking themselves out of parental responsibilities. For one, boarding school is COSTLY and these parents work hard to send their kids to get the best education. I understand where you're coming from though, OP. Boarding school teaches you discipline and other essentials that you need to be equip of. Parents are not the only one responsible for the child, it is the community and hell you're paying someone. A community that raises children together reaps the benefits.click to expand
Understood, but isn't it the same community that points fingers at you when your child does something wrong? That theory looks good on paper, but that's not usually how it goes in real life. You child does something wrong, YOU are responsible. I've seen some parents who lose it when somebody else says something they don't like to their kids, so that whole 'community helps raise a child' doesn't hold up.
Posted by CluelessCancer
Giving them a great education, giving them adventures, giving them opportunities for creativity vs giving them things.
Good point, but one would argue that all of the above need 'things'. Example, stationery for education, camp things or whatever for adventure,etc. And you know how kids always want the kind of brands their friends have whether the parents can afford it or not.
Posted by Nala13
I know two people who went to boarding school (could be coincidence) they are by far the smartest people I think I know. 😉
I think the education and the kids future success/failure might outweigh any concerns about what other parents/people might think, If it were my kid.... JS
Do they have a close relationship with their parents? And another thing, I don't think boarding school guarantees success or makes one automatically smart..kids who go to school & return home after are also capable of that hence why I don't really get the reason behind choosing to send your child away rather than have them stay with you.
Posted by alohamoraPosted by WaterCupPosted by alohamoraPosted by WaterCup
Is it to teach them independence or to avoid parental responsibility?
Sorry, but I never understood why you'd want your child to be away from you for that long. I'm sure there's something a child gains from it, like learning to do things on their own, etc. But at the same time I think it creates a disconnect, home is not really home, but that place you go to when the schools are closed. No good night kisses or bedtime stories, etc.
What do you guys think about this?
I don't know how a parent who sends their kid to a boarding school means they are taking themselves out of parental responsibilities. For one, boarding school is COSTLY and these parents work hard to send their kids to get the best education. I understand where you're coming from though, OP. Boarding school teaches you discipline and other essentials that you need to be equip of. Parents are not the only one responsible for the child, it is the community and hell you're paying someone. A community that raises children together reaps the benefits.
Understood, but isn't it the same community that points fingers at you when your child does something wrong? That theory looks good on paper, but that's not usually how it goes in real life. You child does something wrong, YOU are responsible. I've seen some parents who lose it when somebody else says something they don't like to their kids, so that whole 'community helps raise a child' doesn't hold up.
It depends where you are, I guess and sure it doesn't work for everyone. Different authority figures serves different purpose. One day that child may grow up to be a nurse or an accountant, handling your grandkids or your papers.
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I agree with that it depends where you are, but things are slowly changing & it's sad. We grew up calling every woman in the neighbourhood 'mama' & our parents gave permission to the neighbours to hit us if we did something wrong. Kids today only acknowledge their birth parents to be parents. I'm all for change, but I wish some things could stay the same.
Posted by CluelessCancerPosted by WaterCupPosted by CluelessCancer
Giving them a great education, giving them adventures, giving them opportunities for creativity vs giving them things.
Good point, but one would argue that all of the above need 'things'. Example, stationery for education, camp things or whatever for adventure,etc. And you know how kids always want the kind of brands their friends have whether the parents can afford it or not.
these days going bike riding without a helmet is considered an adventure lol, we used to jump off roofs.
i miss my youth.click to expand
LOL, me too. Climbing trees, going to the forest to collect wild fruits, going to collect firewood & singing fun songs on the way, etc. I even enjoyed collecting cow dung for my granny's hut & made competitions about who'll make the best pattern on the floor. Those were the days!
Posted by alohamora
WC, some parents work hard to send their kids to school and work can take up a lot of your time. Sacrifices, but of course this is just from observation and a little experience.
I work hard too but mine is still with me. It's simply laziness & selfishness on the parents' part in my eyes. But it's their choice, so.. *shrug*
Posted by WaterCup
It's simply laziness & selfishness on the parents' part in my eyes. But it's their choice, so..
You're so one-sidedly blind .. you are only capable of recognizing the parent. You don't appear to realize that the boarding school is about the child, and it's future .... it's not about how you feel as a parent.
But, the parent is the only part you seem to realize is present.
I hope to god you're not a parent, or ever will be .... because you appear to emotionally selfish in that how you feel take priority over what could potentially be best for the child.
Posted by WaterCupPosted by Nala13
I know two people who went to boarding school (could be coincidence) they are by far the smartest people I think I know. 😉
I think the education and the kids future success/failure might outweigh any concerns about what other parents/people might think, If it were my kid.... JS
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Depends on your defintion of close. One is from Burkina Faso sent to boarding school in Ivory Coast graduated and then moved to America. Talks to his parents failrly often but does not go back to Africa often.
The second one is older almost 70 was sent to boarding school in the 50s here in the US but hundreds of miles away from his parents. I do not know about his parents but my father and my fathers friends all look up to him. They all were from the same neighborhood until he was sent to boarding school.
While it does not guarantee success I would give my child every opportunity I could afford. I went to a private Jewish school (yes I know I am black) for years. I begged and pleaded to go to regualar school so I could walk with my friends. My parents finally gave in. When I got to public school, I was the smartest kid in the whole school and I am not joking. I don't think I was born smarter I think I was developed at an early age. In fact, I know I was.
There is a reason why it is front page news when an inner city public school kid (black, white, yellow or purple) makes it to Harvard or Yale. It is an excepetion rather than the rule and it is a damn shame.
Posted by P-AngelPosted by WaterCup
It's simply laziness & selfishness on the parents' part in my eyes. But it's their choice, so..
You're so one-sidedly blind .. you are only capable of recognizing the parent. You don't appear to realize that the boarding school is about the child, and it's future .... it's not about how you feel as a parent.
But, the parent is the only part you seem to realize is present.
I hope to god you're not a parent, or ever will be .... because you appear to emotionally selfish in that how you feel take priority over what could potentially be best for the child.click to expand
Well I don't care. I don't have to see things the way you do like you don't see things the way I do. I'm not you & you're not me. Period. And I'm allowed to have a say about things, you don't have to agree. Fortunately I am a mother & I believe I know what's best for my child..it's NOT boarding school though. My child attends the best school with all the resources needed to stimulate his mind, but the GREATEST thing of all is that he comes home to me. I love the big hugs & gives me every morning when I drop him off & the evenings when I pick him up. That's all that matters to me, to see him happy like that. So take all that nonsense you just said & shove it up you rectum 🙂
Posted by Nala13Posted by WaterCupPosted by Nala13
I know two people who went to boarding school (could be coincidence) they are by far the smartest people I think I know. 😉
I think the education and the kids future success/failure might outweigh any concerns about what other parents/people might think, If it were my kid.... JS
Depends on your defintion of close. One is from Burkina Faso sent to boarding school in Ivory Coast graduated and then moved to America. Talks to his parents failrly often but does not go back to Africa often.
The second one is older almost 70 was sent to boarding school in the 50s here in the US but hundreds of miles away from his parents. I do not know about his parents but my father and my fathers friends all look up to him. They all were from the same neighborhood until he was sent to boarding school.
While it does not guarantee success I would give my child every opportunity I could afford. I went to a private Jewish school (yes I know I am black) for years. I begged and pleaded to go to regualar school so I could walk with my friends. My parents finally gave in. When I got to public school, I was the smartest kid in the whole school and I am not joking. I don't think I was born smarter I think I was developed at an early age. In fact, I know I was.
There is a reason why it is front page news when an inner city public school kid (black, white, yellow or purple) makes it to Harvard or Yale. It is an excepetion rather than the rule and it is a damn shame.click to expand
Believe me I get what you're saying, but I don't believe you had to go away to reach your full potential. Remaining at home doesnt mean you have to attend ghetto or public schools. You can still have all the education in the word 'outpatient'. I really don't get it, I'm sorry.
Posted by WaterCup
I love the big hugs & gives me every morning when I drop him off & the evenings when I pick him up.
That's all that matters to me, to see him happy like that.
That talks about your happiness, not his.
You love the hugs YOU GET from him, and call it his happiness.
Again ... you're one-sidedly blind .. only capable of recognizing the parent is present.
Posted by alohamoraPosted by WaterCupPosted by alohamora
WC, some parents work hard to send their kids to school and work can take up a lot of your time. Sacrifices, but of course this is just from observation and a little experience.
I work hard too but mine is still with me. It's simply laziness & selfishness on the parents' part in my eyes. But it's their choice, so.. *shrug*
Some parents don't have the time bc they are caught up with work. Some parents need to move around for business and send their kids to boarding school to give the child a place to stay where they don't have to move around are looked after.click to expand
I get the reasons for those who move around, but not all do. And working doesn't mean you don't have any time left & it doesn't mean you work all day n night without any time to spare so you can raise a child. Some is better than None.
Posted by P-AngelPosted by WaterCup
I love the big hugs & gives me every morning when I drop him off & the evenings when I pick him up.
That's all that matters to me, to see him happy like that.
That talks about your happiness, not his.
You love the hugs YOU GET from him, and call it his happiness.
Again ... you're one-sidedly blind .. only capable of recognizing the parent is present.click to expand
You sound retarded, would he be giving me hugs & kisses if he wasn't happy or happy to see me? We both benefit from it. I'm happy to see him & he is happy to see me.
this reminds me of the kind of a person who can't put an animal to sleep because it's hurts their feelings too much .. same principal here ... parents can't get past themselves long enough to consider what is best for the child
Posted by P-Angel
this reminds me of the kind of a person who can't put an animal to sleep because it's hurts their feelings too much .. same principal here ... parents can't get past themselves long enough to consider what is best for the child
Why does "what's best" have to be a place far away from home? It is what's best if the home life is dysfunctional, the parents live a normadic life style , etc, otherwise there's no point for it imo. Death is necessary for a very sick animal otherwise the owner is being selfish. However, moving a child away to get 'what's best' for them is NOT necessary. Too many good schools around if you do your research properly, unless ofcourse you (yes I mean you, P-angel) live in a cave & moving away from Flintstone High is THAT necessary for your little ones.
^^ I suspected as much, that she must not be a mother or is one of those mum who'd rather spend her time babying a man, with the kids forced outside to play..or in boarding school in this case. No 'disturbance'.
Here in PA we have a boarding school for kids who are disadvantaged.
It's pretty hard to get in and the kids go on scholarship.
The idea is to get kids out of their neighborhoods and into a new environment.
Sadly sometimes the kids are better off if the parents can't interfere.
I know one wealthy family who sends their oldest son to boarding school for high school. He appears to love it there and seems to have really matured. He picked his school out of several and he was happy to go there. There are good public and private schools in their area but they chose that one.
Wealthy kids go away to camp and other opportunities. I don't think it's such a bug deal to be away from their parents, as most are raised by nannies anyway. The family I know who is wealthy always had nannies even though the mom didn't work.
It's pretty hard to get in and the kids go on scholarship.
The idea is to get kids out of their neighborhoods and into a new environment.
Sadly sometimes the kids are better off if the parents can't interfere.
I know one wealthy family who sends their oldest son to boarding school for high school. He appears to love it there and seems to have really matured. He picked his school out of several and he was happy to go there. There are good public and private schools in their area but they chose that one.
Wealthy kids go away to camp and other opportunities. I don't think it's such a bug deal to be away from their parents, as most are raised by nannies anyway. The family I know who is wealthy always had nannies even though the mom didn't work.
I attended a Girl Scout camp for 2 weeks 2 years in a row and it was perfectly safe.
I'm a parent and I don't use sitters., I used daycare for years because I had to work and it was totally fine and safe.
We do participate in cub scouts and it is perfectly fine, though my son does not go alone ( I go with him).
I'm a parent and I don't use sitters., I used daycare for years because I had to work and it was totally fine and safe.
We do participate in cub scouts and it is perfectly fine, though my son does not go alone ( I go with him).
I used to beg my mum to send me to boarding school when I was a kid, I would have jumped at the chance. I think parents in Australia should send their kids to places like Fiji or the Torre straight islands to get educated, because the schools are very strict and if the kids are raised with fijian kids they will be very popular with westerners when they are adults because they will adopt a carefree happy villager attitude, it would also be cheap to send them there and could help the village
Oh my god, you just gave me an idea for a thread.
i have read about the female teachers who screw young boys my only question
where were they when i went to school?
where were they when i went to school?
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Thoughts? Opinions? Perspectives? (Despise the term nice, hence replaced the term as above.)
Thoughts? Opinions? Perspectives? (Despise the term nice, hence replaced the term as above.)
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Sorry, but I never understood why you'd want your child to be away from you for that long. I'm sure there's something a child gains from it, like learning to do things on their own, etc. But at the same time I think it creates a disconnect, home is not really home, but that place you go to when the schools are closed. No good night kisses or bedtime stories, etc.
What do you guys think about this?