Ok, my son who is 14 wants to go to a boarding school in Florida. He's always wanted to go to a boarding school. I'm not sure though. He has a little sister who is very attached to him. I have to money for him to go.
What should I do?
2007-12-24 15:57:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I could not let my son go far off from home... That is what college is for.
2007-12-24 17:15:49 · answer #1 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask him why he wants to go.
As a parent consider his goals and the reason why. At 14, how is he doing in school? Is he running away from something or someone. Does he want to go to be with friends? At 14 years old.. I don't know what happens kids get this energy emergency spurt like they need to do something Now because either their unhappy or they believe the grass is greener on the other side.
My daughter at 14 yrs old wanted to go and move with her father. After I said no, she did everything in her power to show herself in a inappropriate way that she wanted to go i.e. skipped school, failed classes and lied. After she went to live with her father and all that drama at 17 she told me, "I should have listened to you ma and stayed home". She learned a many valuable lessons and more. So give as much support you can and see what happens. I don't think going to Boarding school is as bad as going to live with a stranger.
Good luck.
2007-12-24 16:15:13 · answer #2 · answered by Freedom Rules!! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While I do understand about your concerns for you daughter.......she will understand the power of phone calls, the net, web cams, and the joy of Holidays!!!
I am impressed by your son!!! What a decision for a young man to make. I am sure you have had the "why" talk with him already.
Pack him up and send him off with your blessings!!! As long as he is a balanced young man and his motives are in the right place.......allow him to process. Hey if it does not work out......he certainly knows how to call home.
2007-12-25 01:20:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my opinion might be different if i was in the situation but I would have him stay home for his high school years and let him go to college in florida. These are the last years you will have with him.
2007-12-24 16:03:30 · answer #4 · answered by Katie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you thought that it could be a good thing for you daughter. She may establish some independence when he leaves.
If his heart is in it for the right reasons then let him go.
2007-12-24 16:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You daughter has nothing to do with the decision. You need to do what is best for him. Since he wants to go, you have the money and do not mind, let him go.
2007-12-24 17:33:26 · answer #6 · answered by kim h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I let my daughter go at age 15, 11th grade.
She needed to get some independence, be on her own and learn to cope. It has been a great experience for her.
2007-12-24 16:11:14 · answer #7 · answered by Paulina R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tell him he can go. If you have the money to allow him such a tremendouse opportunity then let him go. Your daughter will be ok!
2007-12-24 16:03:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask him and make sure he really wants to go. If he does, let him go. I know it might be hard but everyone should be able to experience whatever makes them happy.
2007-12-24 16:02:35 · answer #9 · answered by Reverie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't base it on your daughter. But if money is a issue then it is a no go...Do you really know why he wants to go? Other than a whim
2007-12-24 16:02:41 · answer #10 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋