ironpenguin -“A few points – shaarei arazim is not what it used to be, it now consists of very difficult cases, not just “sug beis” as you put it but problem kids who are violent nad many who can’t live at home, not the place for a nice mentch.”
I really can’t say your wrong because my relative left awhile ago. But one thing I’ll tell you is that it’s definitely worth the time to go and speak to the Menahel. They can also fill up and you can discuss any concerns you have about it changing with him. He is Not one of those Faker types. If you ask him point blank -you’ll get a straight answer. Don’t nix it until you speak to him yourself.