I appreciate your point of view. I'm just saying that absolutely NOTHING has been substantiated. Everything flying around on this website about abuse are allegations that are as yet completely unsubstantiated. If in fact they are substantiated, I will respectfully appreciate the postings; I am merely sharing my own experience and that of my daughter. I am not sharing allegations, accusations, hyperbole, or the like. I am sharing my actual experience. I didn't now Cheryl and Mark from Adam and Eve. All I am saying is that they saved my daughter, and MY experience has been noting but positive. Why would I change my mind over some hysteria and unsubstantiated accusations? As I have previously stated, no program is for everyone. I just think all the hype and hysteria should not be what people base their opinions on. I am also not saying that abuse is okay. We must realize, though, that there is a wide spectrum of behavior and perceptions. All we can do is trust our instincts. Taking allegations as fact, though, is - to me - premature and unnecessary - not to mention destructive. There was a time when my daughter thought being grounded was abusive. Parents are entitled to their views. I'm just giving mine here.
Let the facts speak for themselves. I do believe, though, that if any children were in real danger, the authorities would have taken swift action, and my daughter would want to leave there. That is not the case. The facts as they are REMAIN: Some people love The Whitmore; some people do not. It has worked miracles for our family.