WWASP does not point to the teen as the problem. The whole family got themselves into the "problem." What do you think the personal growth seminars for the parents are for?
I never heard, "there is no right or wrong" - twist the words. There IS right and wrong. What is said is, "it's not about right or wrong, it's about what works and doesn't work."
Teaching self control is the purpose of providing consequences, worksheets or losing points, for not following the rules. Grounding, taking away the stereo, tv, car, phone, etc., at home didn't work. Spanking a child doesn't work. Was it right or wrong to do this? No. It was about what works or doesn't.
Mail is NOT censored. Only family members that the parents feel are okay to write to their child are permitted. If the family member is working against the program, then they don't write. How wonderful would it be for the teen to get a letter from Aunt Sallie saying how rotten the parents are? Food deprivation? If the kid refuses to eat, then they lose weight. They eat very well if they want to. If a kid is overweight, then yes they do lose weight cuz the cookies and candy are not allowed.
With WWASP under the microscope, do you really think they would abuse kids? I guess child rights outweigh parental decisions. What an abuse of the system. My state is child right and it's really a juvenile system nightmare.