New Troubled Teen Program Website (for parents)

[Anonymous]

Troubled Teen Programs
I have been working on a new website to provide useful information about troubled teen programs for parents.  Some things I have found it hard to find is actual costs and financial aid/loan information which we have put up.  We also put in an online chlid assessment test.

I was wondering if those of you who are or have had your children go to a boarding school if you would mind giving me your thoughts on the kind of information you are looking for that would be useful to put online.  Any other suggestions are welcome.  

Troubled Teen Programs

[Anonymous]

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OWNED!

[Anonymous]

I like the way troubled teens tries to guilt-trip parents into sending their kids to hell.  After three minutes on that site, I felt ill.  I wish the Earth would open up and swallow every one of the sadistic bastards.  

I noticed comments are not allowed on this infomercial site. You guys must be as thin-skinned as your patron, George "Monkey Ass" Bush.
I wonder how W would feel about having two minutes to crap and being watched while he did it.  I think they keep W full of Thorazine anyway, so he wouldn't be put out by that.

[try another castle]

Good lord, that "assessment test" is a joke! Most of those questions attach pathology to normal teen behavior.

Is your teen sexually active? Are they defiant? Jesus christ, are they a fucking teenager? Of course they are!

I took the test, and answered yes to what is considered normal teen behavior. I also answered no to more "destructive" behavior, like getting into trouble with the law, running away, or heavy drug use. I STILL got a "very high risk" score!

If you want a kid who meets these standards, go get yourself a fucking trained seal.

Seems like this is one of those "We're going to scare the shit out of you so you'll spend money." schemes.

I think I can safely say that it would be impossible for ANY teenager to pass that test as a "no risk". And if they did, I'd check their room to see if there is a giant seed pod in there.

What the fuck is up with parents, nowadays? Why have expectations of teens changed so drastically that people think they can just ship their kids away for normal teenage rebelliousness?

I'd take your poll, but there is no "this site should be shut down" option.

[Anonymous]

hmmm... I wonder if they just want some publicity for their site and we are helping them... don't know why they would post that on an anti-treatment center site otherwise?

[Anonymous]

Jesus fucking christ.  WTF is wrong with these people?  I just "assessed" my now 21 year old using her behavior at 15 or 16.   Not surprisingly she was assessed as "high risk"........

Situation: Your child?s behavior is becoming quite serious and is likely to get worse. Their choices show a lack of concern for consequences and their future. Their self-esteem has plummeted and their identity is based on a negative self-image. Because your child doesn?t value him or herself, they engage in risky behavior and seek approval from others at the expense of their own values. The environment your child has created for themselves reinforces their current set of choices.


Here's their recommendation.....

Recommendation: Your child needs intervention now before their behavior really gets out of control. Your child needs the opportunity to look at their life objectively in order to regain perspective on the choices they are making. Change is very unlikely to occur in your child?s current environment. A boarding school or residential treatment center can help them to learn self-discipline, regain their self-esteem, and discover who they really are. Click on one of the links at the top of this page to explore proven options.


I just love how they can diagnose and come up with a treatment plan all without ever talking to either myself or my child. :roll:  :roll:

And "proven options"??   Sources please.  I'd like to see what scientific research and long term studies you've got to "prove" anything.

Incidentally, this "high risk" child for whom "change is very unlikely to occur" and who "needed intervention now" is now starting her LPN course and well on her way to a wonderful life.  She plans on getting her RN or ARNP and working in peds.  You should have heard the grandparents (both sets of whom sent her parents to teen torture facilities as kids :wave: ) freaking out about her.  Insisting that she was gonna DIE if I didn't send her away.  What kind of a parent was I?  :roll:

[Anne Bonney]

Jesus fucking christ.  WTF is wrong with these people?  I just "assessed" my now 21 year old using her behavior at 15 or 16.   Not surprisingly she was assessed as "high risk"........

Situation: Your child?s behavior is becoming quite serious and is likely to get worse. Their choices show a lack of concern for consequences and their future. Their self-esteem has plummeted and their identity is based on a negative self-image. Because your child doesn?t value him or herself, they engage in risky behavior and seek approval from others at the expense of their own values. The environment your child has created for themselves reinforces their current set of choices.


Here's their recommendation.....

Recommendation: Your child needs intervention now before their behavior really gets out of control. Your child needs the opportunity to look at their life objectively in order to regain perspective on the choices they are making. Change is very unlikely to occur in your child?s current environment. A boarding school or residential treatment center can help them to learn self-discipline, regain their self-esteem, and discover who they really are. Click on one of the links at the top of this page to explore proven options.


I just love how they can diagnose and come up with a treatment plan all without ever talking to either myself or my child. :roll:  :roll:

And "proven options"??   Sources please.  I'd like to see what scientific research and long term studies you've got to "prove" anything.

Incidentally, this "high risk" child for whom "change is very unlikely to occur" and who "needed intervention now" is now starting her LPN course and well on her way to a wonderful life.  She plans on getting her RN or ARNP and working in peds.  You should have heard the grandparents (both sets of whom sent her parents to teen torture facilities as kids :wave: ) freaking out about her.  Insisting that she was gonna DIE if I didn't send her away.  What kind of a parent was I?  :roll:

^^^^^ was me.

[CCM girl 1989]

I think it would be great if these schools would open up their books, and tell us where all the money was going. No more secrets.

[Anonymous]

I think it would be great if these schools would open up their books, and tell us where all the money was going. No more secrets.

Into the glut of the owners, have you seen how much weight they have put on? They are eating rather well.

[Deborah]

My hypothetical child was making bad grades, lacked motivation with school and family duties, and had a history of lying.
That's it, Yes to three of thirty questions.
In other words, had a learning disability or maybe has vision problems or some medical problem that's affecting his academic performance.

Response:
Your Child's Score is: 5

Score Scale
1-8: Moderate Risk
9-18: Borderline Risk
19-34: High Risk
35-66: Very High Risk

1-8: Moderate Risk

Situation: The problems may be resolved by establishing clear rules and being consistent with enforcing those rules with effective consequences. Monitor your child?s behavior carefully know how they are spending their time. You may also want to seek family or individual counseling.

**NOTE** If your child scored as ?moderate risk? but you answered ?yes? to one of the following questions, you may still need to consider a residential placement: 3, 14d, 14e, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 28, 30.

Other important questions to consider:

How is your child's behavior affecting your work?
How is your child's behavior affecting your marriage, home and family?
Are you satisfied with the way things are?
Have your past attempts to get your child?s behavior under control been ineffective?
What outcome might you expect a year from now if you continue doing what you are doing?
Want to talk to someone about treatment options available to you?
Contact us today and see how we can help your son or daughter fulfill their fullest potential.

[CCM girl 1989]

I think it would be great if these schools would open up their books, and tell us where all the money was going. No more secrets.

Into the glut of the owners, have you seen how much weight they have put on? They are eating rather well.

They've put on more weight? Well, as true as that may be.....they could eat 24k gold bricks for the rest of their lives, and it wouldn't justify why these programs are so poorly run. I don't give a rats ass how much these guys weigh. I think it's ridiculous. Eat tons of coal and shit diamonds for all I care. But, these parents are being taken for a ride........the kids minds are getting even more screwed up, and it seems to me the only people benefiting are the owners. What the hell is going on?!!

[Anonymous]

Why Choose One of Our Boarding Schools?


Cost ? Our schools provide the best value in the industry for the services provided.

State-of-the-art academics ? Our schools provide structured, individualized, competency-based education using the best computerized curriculum available.  Oh, really?[/i]
 
Parent satisfaction ? 96.4% of parents who have a child that has graduated from one of our schools are happy with the results a year following graduation. well of course!  They have their tame child creature (The more boring a child is, the more the parents, when showing off the child, receive adulation for being good parents-- because they have a tame child-creature in their house.
Source: "Ben Watson interviews Frank Zappa" October 1993 (Mojo Magazine) [/b]

Structured & supervised environment ? Our schools provide 24-hour supervision to ensure that your child is safe and secure.

Character development ? Students attend character development courses daily and intense 2-4 day seminars intermittently. LGATs or the like?[/b]

Student leadership ? Students have the opportunity to become leaders toward the end of their stay, thereby receiving the opportunity teach others what they have learned and further internalize what they have learned. Teens having power over other teens is dangerous, especially the kind of power these kids end up wielding[/b]

Warranty ? Our schools are so confident that they can produce a lasting change that they provide a warranty.  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl: I'd love to see the warranty[/b]

Immediate placement/open enrollment ? Most of our schools can accommodate the arrival of a new student within 24-48 hours of your first phone call to us. Escorts?[/b]

Accelerated academics ? Our schools allow students to complete courses at an accelerated pace because of our year-round academic program and self-paced learning system. Are the schools accredited or is this another instance of worthless diplomas?[/b]

Graduated merit system ? Our schools provide incentives for students that encourage them to work hard in order to increase their privileges while gaining self-esteem.

[Anonymous]

WWASPS repackaged. haven't we been expecting this for a while now?

[CCM girl 1989]

Well, I guess by not using the schools names....the parents are not able to investigate by internet first. They want to make sure that they contact you first, and get to you before the truth does. Will it work? Will they be able to sucker more parents in, yes. In the end.........the truth will come out. I just know it will. It has to, right? This can't go on!!!! I cringe at the thought this will all continue.

[Anonymous]

Teens having power over other teens is dangerous, especially the kind of power these kids end up wielding

A-HEM.