Most parents have kids because they want to raise them and enjoy time together. I’m not opposed to boarding schools in general. They can be a perfect solution for some difficulties, especially if there is conflict in the family or there is no other way to access a decent education. But I will admit that I would have been very sad if one of my kids decided that h/she wanted to attend boarding school. Parents and kids often have too little time together as it is and childhood goes by too fast. If your parents don’t want you to attend boarding school, then consider that a sign of how much they value your presence in the family.