My middle son has just started Y7 at comprehensive. He and his older brother went down the route of taking the grammar school exams, but after looking round the schools, each one of them decided it was not for them. They wanted to sit the exam, but did not want to go. As a result, we put the grammar schools further down the priority list on the application form, and the comprehensive further up. As it turned out, they both gained places at the grammar schools, but were offered places at the comprehensive because it was further up the list, obviously. Some people I speak to think I am absolutely nuts as I did not insist on them going to grammar school even if it was against what they wanted. However, others think I am right to have given them the choice and put their feelings above those of my own. I chose to put them first, not me. I am sure they will do well. They are both bright boys and have a lot of respect from their teachers, tutors and friends. They have a lot of serious hobbies outside of school, and have achieved highly in music exams and in sport independently. Am I right or wrong in this decision?