Question Detail: Should my daughter go to boardign school?

Should my daughter go to boardign school?

I have been married for 15 years and we have a lovely 7 year old daughter. My husband's mother died recently and we inherited quite alot of money. He says he wants our daughter to go to boarding school now that we can pay. We both love our daughter and want the best for her. He says it is a huge opportunity for her and that we should tkae it. She is bright and would definitely benefit from it. She says she does not wan to go,but he is adamant that it is the right thing. He keeps saying 'character is destiny' and that her being independant of us will be good for her.

I'm not sure, I can't tell if I wan to keep her with us for my sake or whether I should let her go. I suppose my question is am I being selfish wanting her around and not wanting to lose her this early in her life? She has been our whole life since she was born and I am not sure what I will do if she goes.

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Anonymous replies: Think of the pros and cons of sending your daughter to boarding school. PROS Good education A chance to socialise with other children Independence You can afford it Good oppurtunity CONS She may resent you for it later in life All of you will miss each other Lose out on watching her grow up as you won't see her every day She may feel you don't want her Private education (day) just as good

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replies: Is it right to let money buy your daughter a 'charmed and priveleged school life' ? I am not sure. Sure we live in a fast and increasingly demanding world where education is oh so important but you know something, traditional values are increasingly going out of the window when it comes to success in life. The bottom line here is that your daughter does not want to go and unless you have her entire cooperation, she may never benefit. I suggest that boarding schools are archaic in this modern world. However, private education where your daughter comes home every day is a great compromise and will probably lead equally to high levels of academic and motivational achievement. It is the standard of education and teachers that under the microscope here, not whether your daughter lives in or lives out.

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Anonymous replies: Your husband is right it is a huge opportunity for your daughter. Why can't you compromise and send her to a day private school? A boarding school would be a huge shock for all of you, particularly as she is an only child. Your husband makes a good point though beware sentimental parenting.

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