Listen Up. We may have found a point of agreement. I think they are actually being honest when they say it's not about being right or wrong, but "what works".
Right- being in accordance with what is just, good, or proper; being in good physical or mental health or order
Wrong- an injurious, unfair, or unjust act : action or conduct inflicting harm without due provocation or just cause; a violation or invasion of the legal rights of another; something wrong, immoral, or unethical; especially : principles, practices, or conduct contrary to justice, goodness, equity, or law.
In order to incarcerate a teen, make them the scapegoat for family problems and isolate them from the world; one must ignore what is Right and Wrong- good, just, ethical, moral; and remain focused on "what works". Unfortunately "what works", works for the parents and program. Parents can abdicate responsibility, and the program makes big bucks. And that seems to "work" for many. And... they absolutely do consider what they are doing to be "right".
[ This Message was edited by: Deborah on 2004-02-19 04:50 ]
