Boarding School- To Board Or Not To Board? Sending your child to a boarding school for the first time can be quite frightening for both parents and the child. There are so many questions that go through a parent's mind whilst considering boarding school for their child, however, it's actually not as scary as it seems provided the school you pick for your child meets with all the parameters of a good boarding school. Below is a list of pros and cons a parent should consider before making this decision.