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The Troubled Teen Industry / Desisto School
« on: May 12, 2004, 10:07:00 AM »
It amazes me how the experiences of former students varies so much.  There are students who believe that DeSisto School saved their lives.  While other believes that their lives were ruined because of their time spent at DeSisto.  Why is it that most of the students who are now having some degree of success in life believe that their time at DeSisto were well spent.  While almost all the students who hated their time at DeSisto, are still struggling with life issues that are seriously hindering their progress in life.

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Life as a dorm parent
« on: May 07, 2004, 02:53:00 PM »
Working at DeSisto School was stressful and very often difficult in numerous aspects.  Many parts of the 'therapuetic process' at the school were either abusive and neglectful.  However, many students who have attended the school and graduated would no doubt testify the amazing personal transformation they underwent due to their enrollment at DeSisto School.

Regarding my personal choice to work at DeSisto School.  My decision to work at DeSisto School, were often considered regretable while I was still working at the school... But now, thinking back at it, I do not regret spending part of my life and sacrificing my personal freedom at that time, to work with some of the most amazingly bright, individualistic and talented students I have ever came across.  Although there were unsympathetic and even mean staff members at school, most of the staff were truly caring individuals that I am proud to be associated with.  

From a dorm parent point of view, I could understand why so many past students would hate the school and all things its associated with.  To begin with, almost all students enrolled at the school were there against their will.  How would anyone like being forced to leave their home, the school they were attending, the friends they hang out with and be place in a lockdown 'maximize security' school in the middle of no where.  Add to the fact that most students that first come to the school ends up at the farm during the first couple of weeks, where they have to wear a 'dickie' and do heavy manual work.  During this time, the new boy or girl would end up being supervise by a unsympathetic staff member or even worst, a mean-ass steward.  The crap that happens at the school.  Man, so much memories...

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