Should Your Child Go to a BOARDING SCHOOL? - Education and Spirituality

 


Education and Spirituality

All caring parents want to give their children a good start in life, and to that end a sound, balanced education  is important.  Often secular education opens doors to future employment opportunities and helps young people to develop into adults able to care for themselves and for their future families.

'If a boarding school offers a good education along with some moral guidance, why not take advantage of it?  You might ask.  In answering that question, Christians parents should prayerfully consider a vitally important factor-the spiritual welfare of their children.  Jesus Christ asked: "Really, of what benefit is it for a  man to gain the whole world and to forfeit his soul?"  (Mark 8:36)  Of course, there is no benefit in this at all. Before deciding to send their children to a boarding school, therefore, Christian parents should consider the effect that this might have on their children's prospects for everlasting life.

Next time: Should You Let Your Child Go to a BOARDING SCHOOL? - The Influence of Other Students

The Watchtower, 1997