How does boarding affect family life?
Boarding can enhance family life in several ways. Many boarding families comment that time together at exeats, half terms and holidays is more “special.” One boy a few years ago insisted on being a boarder, despite his father’s protestations, clinching the argument with the remark, “But, Daddy, you are never home in time.” Boarding parents can work hard in the knowledge that their children are cared for, happy and busy at school. When families are together they often find relationships are enhanced by appreciation of “quality time” and the lack of some parental stresses such as the school run or managing homework. Boarding parents are an important part of the Dragon community and enjoy many opportunities to socialise with each other and meet with the staff. Their involvement is also vital to the success of their child’s boarding experience: boarding at the Dragon is a partnership of school and parents.
