What are Military Schools for Troubled Teens?
Military schools are a cross between boot camps and boarding schools. The discipline is very strict and controlled, and a strong emphasis is placed on education. Students, also called cadets, are put through military exercises and rigorous military training. Teens who attend these schools must pass entrance exams and receive higher than average grades. They also aren’t your typical unruly or out-of-control teens. They are usually good students who lack motivation or structure in their lives. Military schools will not accept teens with behavioral issues, as they generally do not provide in-house treatment programs. Men and women who graduate from these schools have a mark of self-respect, charm and sophistication as well as high academic credentials. These are earned through rigorous training, hard work, discipline and dedication — all of which cannot be received through a normal public school education. Many go on to attend prestigious military colleges or academies or enlist into a b
