Ok, let me address this as simply as possible. If a parent places their child into one of these programs lets see what kind of investments they make. First, they have the money issue, paying roughly 30,000 - 50,000 a year for tuitiom/board. Next they have an intense emotional investment of who knows how long (12-36 months) of having their child in these programs. Now, maybe this parent has referred other parents to the programs and may feel like their reputation is on the line as well. How can you possibly explain your choices as a parent if you deny the program working for your child? You can't explain all this as a mistake. No one would say that this didn't work because it would be the biggest embarrassment of their lives! They would be ridiculed and tormented as being bad parents. Survey accuracy is questionable as well. The pull on parents from these brainwashing seminars can last months or years as well, influencing their decisions in these surveys. -kev
