Are Boot Camps the Answer For Troubled Teens?
In short, yes they are. But there are misconceptions about boot camps. One misconception is that they are brutal places intent on handing out harsh discipline. In many cases this could not be further from the truth. Boot camps with the right type of program are helpful venues for unhappy young people. The right experience can change a troubled teen into a confident and self-disciplined teen. Parents with a troubled teen are often at the end of their tether. They love their son or daughter and don’t want to be a tough disciplinarian. No parent wants to spend their life yelling at their kids or imposing penalties. And that is where a well run boot camp has so many benefits – for the troubled teen and their parents. The best way to look at a time to be spent in a boot camp is to see it as a fresh start. Life is tough at home. Maybe there are problems with teachers and other figures of authority. Getting away from their environment is good in itself. Moving into a completely new environmen
