Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform > Brat Camp
Typical Day at Sagewalk
Anonymous:
--- Quote ---On 2005-08-08 12:46:00, Anonymous wrote:
"I am his only step mom - his real mom passed away. Numerous people, including his own mother have tried to get to the bottom of this. He was adopted by my husband when his mom was dying and he had no legal relatives that wanted to take him in.
The funny part is my husband adopted him to protect him from the very place he is now DCF custody.
As is typical people assume his anger just recently started... how do you explain these dangerous outbursts at three, four and five ?
When his mom was alive, home with him and he was in a very loving environment ?
Again I ask you what has worked for your child ? You seem to only want to insult other parents choices. As I said earlier this decision was made on the advice of alot of professionals who knew this child very well. "
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I'm coming in on this one late, but from what I have read, it sounds like this boy's case is extreme. The Brat Camp kids are not nearly as dangerous or as difficult.
In fact, your step-son's case seems so extreme that it begs the question as to whether there is a real mental illness or neurological disorder involved. From your accounts, this is not a case of a kid just acting out due to anger or a chldhood trauma. Have actual MRI's been performed? Were neurologists and psychiatrists involved or just psychologists?
If the boy's problems are as instense as described, they are clearly beyond the scope of just therapy or a program. Even the programs (both the schools and wilderness) usually say that an extremely violent teenager is not a candidate and will not be accepted.
I would suggest that something like a state mental hospital should make a diagnosis.
Deborah:
Yes, there is a whole list of things that should be checked.
And then, it could be a simple matter of poor parenting. When you're afraid of a three year old, some red flags should be going up.
bandit1978:
Actually, Niles, I consider being single to be a sign that you ARE healthy and credible and smart and responsible. (at least at our ages). Versus getting married to the first person who comes along.
He/She who marries last wins.
Shortbus:
Im 46 and I couldnt agree more.
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