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The Troubled Teen Industry / Daughter out of control again ....
« on: January 02, 2006, 09:01:00 PM »
Hi, I'm sorry to read about your daughter. I just wanted to comment that I have experience with the "reform-school" issue. Specifically, Christian-type ministry schools and reform camps. My experience has been that they can truly be damaging. It's not a very regulated industry. The school I know of specifically is licensed by the state, but the state is primarily looking at if the school conforms with the state's academic standards. What is not regulated are the discipline techniques, "counseling" (which I've experienced as more damaging than helpful), and emotional living conditions.
I think for a young person going through tough times and acting out - the last thing they need is for religion to be shoved down their throat. God gives us free will and free will to choose Him. We parents are to help guide - not force our children to the Lord. Our own actions, lifestyle, behavior is often the most revealing to our children.
Anyway, I think the schools that have a strict religious dogma combined with very difficult disciplinary measures can be very unfair to a troubled kid who's acting out. Some of the disciplinary measures I've seen have been downright humiliating. PLEASE, any parent considering this type of "treatment" for your child - please pray with an open heart. Please look at both sides. Be like the Bereans and study everything.
I think for a young person going through tough times and acting out - the last thing they need is for religion to be shoved down their throat. God gives us free will and free will to choose Him. We parents are to help guide - not force our children to the Lord. Our own actions, lifestyle, behavior is often the most revealing to our children.
Anyway, I think the schools that have a strict religious dogma combined with very difficult disciplinary measures can be very unfair to a troubled kid who's acting out. Some of the disciplinary measures I've seen have been downright humiliating. PLEASE, any parent considering this type of "treatment" for your child - please pray with an open heart. Please look at both sides. Be like the Bereans and study everything.