Families considering boarding schools (particularly military boarding schools) should be aware that the schools are in business to get your money, and will tell you that the school is not for "problem" children or "children from the court systems." We made this mistake and our son ended up spending his 10th grade school year at a "college prep" boarding school that was full of troubled boys. (Fishburne Military School)

Also, be mindful of the living conditions as you select a military boarding school -- this school did not have DOORS on the bathroom and shower stalls -- something that may not be appropriate for teenage boys.