Hello all Eton experts!
We are currently making a decision for DS about whether he will go to Eton or another boarding school. My impression of Eton is that it is all work and no play. The lovely gardens attached to houses we've viewed are not for the boys, the communal space (games rooms, tv rooms) are tiny and poorly equipped (and barely used by the sounds of things) and being in single rooms from the start there is no chance of "dorm mischief". Where do these boys kick back and just be kids....running around, kicking a ball at break etc? Or is going to the archaeology society meant to be recreation? Or is there no spare time for fun?
He will not be going to College but one of the Oppidan houses!
There is lots about it that I love, but at the moment I'm thinking DS could do well academically elsewhere and have a lot more fun along the way.
Can you convince me otherwise?!
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Is Eton all work and no play? IndridCold, Grovel, Peteneras...help!
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jokebook · 14/10/2013 12:59
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