Are there boarding schools available for children under 7 years?? of age?

Question

My son is very smart he is 6 yrs old. I love him so much, but he has some behavior problems, and at times he doesn't listen to me at all. I've been struggling to keep control over my household, and it seems that his behavior has started to affect his school work as well. I wanted to know if there were boarding schools, that accept children his age, somewhere that can give a child structure from an early age. A place that specializes in problem children, and have active techniques on how to address them, creatively. I'm at my wits end and don't know what do do anymore. Please help..

Answer 1

There is a place that accepts children his age and  can give a child structure AND much needed love... your home!  

I would strongly advise against sending a 6 year old to a boarding school.  It makes me feel sad just thinking about it.  Children are born into families, not institutions.  They need loving parents to instruct and guide them during these early years.  In addition, there is no telling what harm could come to your child in that environment.

I am not trying to be harsh, but if you 6 year old has behavior problems it is your fault for letting it get to that point.  You need to acknowledge that and fix the problem.  Buck up and institute the structure and discipline that you want him to have.

If school is becoming a problem, pull him out of school and homeschool him so you can focus on his behavior and character (which are far more important for success than academics).  Your son does not need to be sent off somewhere, he needs MORE time with you leading and guiding him.

Discipline is pretty simple, figure out how you want your child to behave and see that he does it.  No creativity is necessary.  Creative discipline is the reason we have so many sad, angry, unruly children nowadays.

You may want to check out this website:

http://www.raisinggodlytomatoes.com

This is pretty much how we parent our children.  We have NO serious behavior problems and our days joyful.  My children are 10 times happier than most of the undisciplined children around them.

Good luck and don't give up on your child!

Answer 2

I agree with the loving homes and not sending such a young child to boarding school -he will feel unloved and abandoned.  BUT, if you are having behavior problems, I do recommend you check into a child psychologist or behavioral specialist who can help you with your situation at home.  Keep him home and be consistent with your discipline.

Answer 3

As far as I am aware there are boarding schools within the UK that take children as young as 2 year old

Aaron

http://www.letranslator.com

Answer 4

Have you had your child checked out medically to ensure there is nothing going on that can be treated and cared for by a physician?  I understand you are stressed and feel there are no other options, but I can't imagine wanting to send my child away because of behavior problems.  

In my line of work, I have found that most behavior problems parents experience are either brought on by chemical inbalances or other medical ailments or (I hate to say it) bad parenting.  Children now days tend to get less attention from parents than they have in the years prior.  This is because we are a "work" society and both parents tend to be out of the house during the day at their jobs or so many parents are struggling to do it on their own.  I have found that often children with behavior problems, have these behaviors because they get the much needed attention by acting out and that seems to be the only way they can get it.  If a child isn't getting attention for being good, then they will often act out to get it.  Negetive attention or not....he still has your attention!

Answer 5

Yes, they do have them, and that disgusts me.  I'm sorry, but sending away children at such a tender age when they NEED Mommy makes me sick.  Your son doesn't need boarding school, he needs positive parenting.  Children sometimes have behavior problems, and it's your job as a parent to help teach him how to behave.  If you ship him off for the inappropriate behavior that ALL kids exhibit at some point, I can guarantee you will have him returned completely detached from you and emotionally scarred.

Go to a behavioral specialist to learn ways to deal with him and to teach him proper behavior.  Some parenting classes to learn how to cope with your child are also in order.  If you still think there needs to be a change in his education, find a specialized day school in your area for him so he can still live at home.  Best of luck to you both.

Answer 6

Rather than shipping your child off to god knows where, why don't you take some parenting classes?  Watch Super Nanny also - that host has some WONDERFUL techniques she uses to deal with "problem children".  By the way - your son is probably just pushing your buttons and knows how to rile you up.  Maybe you should start ignoring the negative and praising the positive behaviors - he's picking up on the fact that you're stressing out (which probably has nothing to do with him) and is reacting accordingly.  YOU brought this child into the world - YOU need to parent him.  Talk to his teacher at school and ask what she does during the day if he acts up, and talk to the school psychologist (if you have one) for some hints also.  Don't give up on your child - he will NEVER forgive you.

Answer 7

I thought about your question and at first I thought what a terrible mom you must be and that you should learn to help your child.  Then I decided that if this is how you feel about your child, maybe he would be better off away from you, because maybe you are a terrible mom and maybe he is acting out because of you.