Not sure if this is the proper venue for this post/discussion, but for lack of knowing where else to post ... here goes.
I am just wondering what happens in terms of emotional growth for kids who are placed in a TBS for a lengthy period.
My daughter seems wise beyond years in some respects. And emotionally "behind the eight ball" in some other areas. (This is not a criticism mind you ... just an observation)
When she returned home, it was difficult for me to understand that she was/is a year older ... and I found/find myself almost perceiving her "frozen" at that age at which we committed her. I mean we did in essence miss a whole year of her growth. But, I'm wondering if she missed opportunities to "grow" emotionally by being out of the mainstream of life.
It is ironic that some of these facilities bear the name "EMOTIONAL GROWTH" boarding schools. But, I am wondering if emotional growth is halted.
Would appreciate some feedback from those of you with some experience.