If you're in the US then it depends on what state you live in. If he can get into one of the good in-state schools then it may be worth it - based on the socia

If you're in the US then it depends on what state you live in. If he can get into one of the good in-state schools then it may be worth it - based on the social experience alone. Another way to look at is that if you set your son up to be a good critical thinker and emotionally mature then you can trust that he may make the best choice on his own without any encouragement one way or another.