To board or not to board?


Pros and cons: File photo of students at an Indonesian boarding school attending an event. The letter writer feels that while such schools offer academic advantages, they also come with challenges. — AFP

IN light of the recent discussions surrounding the experiences of former residential school students, I feel compelled to respond to the negative coverage highlighting the complexities of sending young children to these institutions.

As someone who has walked this path, I understand and empathise with the hesitance expressed by many parents today. My own experience has shown me how the decision to send children to residential schools can have lasting impacts, particularly on familial relationships.

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