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[quote=Anonymous]DD is at boarding school.  For her, it’s a great experience.  I can’t comment on harmful vs beneficial.  I think it’s just different.  We have all the resources of a typical DCUM family.

She has become more independent since going to BS.  She does her own laundry and when she forgets she wears dirty clothes.  Her dorm mom doesn’t make sure she’s in class on time; if she oversleeps, she gets detention.  If she gets detention, she misses sports practice.  If she misses practice, she can’t play in the weekly games.  Guess who quickly learned to get to class on time.

M-H there is a 90 min mandatory study hall in the library.  No phones permitted.  As you go up in grades, study hall can move to the common rooms and then as a Sr with a specific gpa, you’re allowed to study in your room.

My kid thrives in communal living.  She loves the built in social life and access to after school activities.  I talk to my DD more now than when she lived at home.  She calls every morning before school and every evening to tell me about her day.  I know what her friends are doing, what drama is happening on the floor, the horrible dinner that was served.  It’s a much nicer conversation than talking with the sullen teenager that would occasionally materialize from her room to find food.

As with everything, BS works for some kids and doesn’t work for others.  DS will not be going to BS as it’s not the right environment for him.[/quote]

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