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Family Matters: Brilliant clinical psychologist Khosi Jiyane speaking about the impact of boarding schools. @Radio702 @CapeTalk pic.twitter.com/46WmTw0FwN

— Eusebius McKaiser (@Eusebius) October 16, 2017

Choosing whether or not to send your child to boarding school can be a tough decision for families.

Clinical psychologist Khosi Jiyane says parents should involve their children in the decision-making process.

Having a child at boarding school affects the family dynamic. Jiyane urges parents to begin boarding school discussions early in a child's life.

She advises that boarding school is not a one-size-fits-all path and that a child's personality and temperament must be taken into account.

Children have different needs. There are those children that need more structure, nurturing and support.

— Khosi Jiyane, Clinical psychologist

It's important to understand each child in their own unique way.

— Khosi Jiyane, Clinical psychologist

Boarding school can affect the psychological development of a child and also has an impact on parents, Jiyane explains.

While some children thrive on independence, others need visible parenting on an ongoing basis.

Take a listen to the insightful discussion and callers share their boarding school experiences:

The Boarding School debate is going on on 702. I gave up on this one. Bae thinks that boarding school is "outsourcing parenting". @Eusebius

— Siya Gupta-Motsepe (@siyabee) October 16, 2017

As a boarder at school I can say that it certainly forces you to grow up.Without prnts there the kids have to start looking after themselves

— Muppet Hunter ZA (@MuppetHunterZA) October 16, 2017

@Eusebius I loved boarding school and was so happy to be around people my age - my parents wouldn't let me place with other kids, Freedom!

— Karabo K. Kgoleng (@KaraboKgoleng) October 16, 2017

I hav never been to boardingschool and i am considering my 13year old to go boarding, but am also scared of losing the family bond with her

— Wandapalu (@Wandapalu) October 16, 2017

This article first appeared on CapeTalk : Could boarding school work for your child? Here's advice on how to figure it out