Just that really.
In what ways has your life improved since enrolling your DC in boarding school?
Or, if you're an ex boarder, how did your parents and broader family benefit from the decision?
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How has your life improved since you chose boarding school for your DC?
MisschiefMaker · 20/02/2023 18:49
Thisthatandanother · 23/02/2023 14:15
Our life improved in no way whatsoever. We thought that we were giving DS the opportunity of a lifetime by attending what is considered to be one of the best boys boarding schools. The pastoral care was beyond woeful ,we forced DS to spend years living with people that we wouldn't want to spend 5 mins with. DS lives in the US now and has forgiven us , we will never forgive ourselves. I am deeply ashamed of sending DS to boarding school and think about my decision every day.
I am a regular poster but name changed for this.
Sadly I think that my DS 's former school will survive the changes Keir Starmer's government will bring. I wish the dreadful place wouldn't.
Thisthatandanother · 23/02/2023 14:15
Our life improved in no way whatsoever. We thought that we were giving DS the opportunity of a lifetime by attending what is considered to be one of the best boys boarding schools. The pastoral care was beyond woeful ,we forced DS to spend years living with people that we wouldn't want to spend 5 mins with. DS lives in the US now and has forgiven us , we will never forgive ourselves. I am deeply ashamed of sending DS to boarding school and think about my decision every day.
I am a regular poster but name changed for this.
Sadly I think that my DS 's former school will survive the changes Keir Starmer's government will bring. I wish the dreadful place wouldn't.
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