How do you know it's not only a couple of kids? How do you know what happens at Whitmore? Have you been there?...or do you just take other people's word for what they say? Have you every met Cheryl and Mark? What do you really know?...and why are you out to get them? If you have been there and you know them personally, then I guess it's only your opinion. But, if you have never experienced Whitmore, you have no right to say the things you do. Some kids like a certain school or even church, some don't. Sooo, they just attend another school or church. Whitmore is not perfect for every family and if there are parents who don't like it, then don't put your kids there. But stop making it so difficult for the kids who do go there. They have a right to take advantage of the opportunities Whitmore has to offer. All this stuff that's going on over this website and others is really hurting the kids that are there. They are trying to work on their problems, and people like you and others on this site just want to continue to hurt them. Why? Alot of kids will say anything for attention and even revenge, but it's obvious they were not the one's that worked out. But, I think, as a whole, Whitmore is a good place with good people. I really think it's a little hard to believe ??brainwashing??? C'mon, give it a rest. If Whitmore was a cult or trying to brainwash the kids, don't you think they would stay permanently so they could build their CULT??? For what purpose do they want a cult or to brainwash the kids? No, Mark and Cheryl are just normal people trying to help the teens in this world because it's the world that's really messed up. So, the kids go to church. If the parents don't believe in God :smile: , the child should not be there. They may have a different way of approaching their problems, but why does that make them bad people. Are parents of teens perfect? Well, we obviously expect them to be, don't we. If a parent wants a more structured environment for their child, send them elsewhere. Whitmore is a more family-type environment, including trust and respect and drama and everything else that goes along with a family situation. And, guess what? It's not perfect! I might be wrong, but don't families have arguments....don't brothers and sisters fight...? And, I do know the comments on this website are only 3 kids and a couple of parents of kids that caused alot of problems at Whitmore. But, the world is full of bad seeds. Whitmore just seemed to get more than its fair share!