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Janet:
Anon, how many unannounced visits did you make to your child when he was at the WWASP facility? Were you able to visit any time you wished just because you missed him or whatever? When he was at level 1, could you just pop over to take him out for a soda? When he was at level 2, could you drop by to take him to a movie. Oh, that's right he had to EARN those things. Like he had to earn the right to look someone in the eye. Good Grief, newborns have that right and where is it written that you could lose such a right?
He had follow the "rule" about not speaking at certain times and certainly could not say anything critical of the facility. Apparently, you are not familiar with our constitution which guarantees freedom of speech no matter how stupid or nonsensical it is. And teenagers can say some pretty inane things. They do grow up and learn.
Finally, it is apparent that you do not know about the scientific method. To prove that something is good or right, you need to do a double blind study. Unfortunately, with one problem teenager this cannot be done, because you cannot send him to a WWASP program and also have him stay at home to see which way was best. Hopefully for you, your child is very caring, because a more vengeful child would sooner or later discover what really happened to him. Then you might lose him or at least lose his trust in you.
My ex-friend sent her daughter to Cross Creek Manor. While she was there, she was ill alot. Since she was healthy at home, one could wonder if physical abuse by poor nutrition, inappropriate clothing and /or temperature control in the buildings, ill-advised physical activity or inactivity, and sleep deprivation caused her health problems. And psychological abuse can effect health too.
Was your child ever ill while at WWASP? Did you drop everything and go to make sure your child was properly cared for? Did you make sure they dispensed the necessary medications regularly and properly? My ex-friend did not do those things, and because of that, I do not consider her a fit parent.
Anonymous:
I visited my son at Level 1 - didn't trust him to not run away if I took him out. That was my choice, not the program. He had the flu once and a cold once. He was taken to the doctor as a precaution both times. He had regular dental visits and a physical once. Played baseball on the team in town, did a few car washes and visited local organizations and hiked in the mountains several times, plus a lot of other fun activities. Throughout his stay he gained weight, worked out at a gym and was healthier than he was in the previous 2 years. He caught up in his academics and surpassed 1/2 a grade. And yes, I arrived unannounced on several occasions and was met with open arms. Where did you get this information? WWASP "recommends" certain level priviledges, however, it is ultimately up to us if we agree or not. I didnt give up parental rights.
What I'm getting is that information on this site is not coming from those of us that have enjoyed the pleasure of what really goes on. I only share what I have first hand knowledge of.
I'm open to sharing my view, and I suppose I'm also open to the attacks - Could be my word isn't as good as the newspapers?
Anonymous:
Spots - The mail is not edited. The letters I received from my son in the beginning were so bad I wished they had been edited. The language,the blame, the anger, were all right there in pen and paper. You don't need to convince me of your view. You love your grand daughter, that's what's counts.
anon:
[ This Message was edited by: KarenZ on 2003-10-16 19:26 ]
Janet:
Anon, I agree with Karen. My ex-friend did not see her daughter for 8 months. She wanted to see her sooner, but she could not, and she would not buck the rules. Any facility that would not allow unannounced visits probably has something to hide. Therefore, I do not believe you when you stated that you saw your son when he was on level 1.
My ex-friend's daughter had bouts of pneumonia, a very serious illness. She never went to see if she received proper care. I tell you, if my child was in such a facility because I was fooled by it's slick advertising, I would be there to see that my child was properly cared for the first time she came down with something like pneumonia. The second time she became ill with pneumonia, she would be out of there! My ex-friend,like you, equated pneumonia with simple flu and the common cold.
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