What do you think of Military schools for elementary school children?

Question

By Military schools I mean ones that are outside of an Army base not the schools that are run on an Army base.

My husband and I agree that we would like our son to attend a Military school later in life. I was reading about one and they start elementary age children and they see their parents only on the weekends. That seems a little extreme to me. I think in Junior high would be ok. With the Army moving us around every 3 years I just can't see that working for us. So what do you guys think about Military schools for young children

Answer 1

I've not heard many good stories on kids who were sent to military schools, first of all, but for an elementary child?  I don't think so.  Kids that young need their parents.

God's blessings on you and yours...Always!

Answer 2

wow thats hardcore, I've never heard of a elementary school for military for them. I wouldnt agree to put my babies there, it is tuff on them already being away from a parent in military.

Answer 3

I went to a private school that only let me see my parents on weekends, and I hated it... it totally screwed me up and I got into things I dont think I would have if I hadnt been so scared and alone. But also this school was really loose on rules and wasnt a military school.... Really though I think it would depend on your child, if he clings to you a lot then dont send him, he'll have speration anxiety. If he's super indipendant then try it for a while, and see how it goes...

hope I helped.

Xoxo

Kailey

Answer 4

my brother was sent to a military school when he was in the 6th grade, he was becoming a handful for my single military father raising me and my two brothers. it was intended for him to correct his behavior (he later ended up in juvie and jail a few times) i dont know if the school actually helped him though, there were several fights that occurred and he was burnt on the forehead with cigarette butts from other students that smuggled them in. a good intention turned into a horrible thing. i my younger brother and i were sent to a boarding school, i was there for 3 years, and it was the worst time of my life. i wasnt a troubled youth but it was intended for me and my younger brother to learn more religion. long story short i was molested and beat to the point that i had bruises all over my body and had my head kicked into a wall. both my younger brother and i were to the point of being hospitalized. im not saying that anything will happen to your son, but nobody is better at raising their children but the parents. i am traumatized now even though im 21 married and have a child of my own. i would never send my child to a military school or boarding school, the school tours only show the positives, never what really goes on behind closed doors. please think about long and hard before you choose to send him if you do.

Answer 5

Actually i dont agree with boarding or military schools. I hade children so I could raise them. I want them to learn to be their own people. I want them to learn to understand their enviroment and question thngs to make their own choices and beliefs. A school that encompasses that much of a child's time and life is not going to teach the lessons I want my children to learn and it isnt going to allow for a child to question life and create themselves. Not to mention the feelings of abandonment, frustration and the concerns of wether a parent loves you that the children must face. Most well adjusted children would probably prefer NOT to go. I know I wouldnt allow my child to attend.