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[quote=Anonymous]My DC started at one of the mentioned boarding schools last year, and the transition couldn’t have gone more smoothly. They were about 90% on board but very nervous (so were we!!), especially in the week leading up to the start. We even told them they could come home after a year if it wasn’t the right fit.

They were maybe a little homesick for a week, but now we can barely get in touch with them—in the best way! When they’re home, they’re focused on family and so much more mature. They've even thanked us for encouraging them to go.

One major positive has been the real mentorship from older students. My child is now watching dorm friends and prefects apply to colleges, deal with both acceptances and rejections, and reflect on those experiences. It’s been an invaluable lesson. They are also interacting IRL vs gaming and phones - feels like the 80s/90s again.

High school and college prep can put a strain on parent-child relationships, but we’re letting our child find their own path—even if it means making some mistakes. Every child is different, and now we’re deciding whether to explore boarding school for DC2 - they are very different kids.

Good luck![/quote]

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