Boot Camps for Troubled Boys and Troubled Girls

A boot camp is a very strict, highly controlled facility where a parent would send a teenager that is disobedient, rowdy, or just down right out of control.  Such a troubled teen may start to experiment with prohibited substances, and may have some minor legal problems.

Boot camps work best for troubled teens whose problems have been caught early.  They work best with first-time, diplomatic offenders. Troubled teens that have had critical behavior for an unlimited period of time are less likely to get good results. Some of these camps have been criticized for excessively harsh ciriculum, and some health and safety issues have come up. As the parent of troubled teens, it is important to do some research work on individual boot camps before making a decision. It is also very important to explore every option.

Most parents normally begin looking for boot camps because of the strict structure connected with military style boot camps.  Other options that are becoming trendier are the military schools and specialty boarding schools that are geared toward producing long-term results in a troubled teen's behavior.

Boot camps are an admirable choice, if you are looking for a short-term program.  But, they typically focus on self-discipline, respect for authority, and correcting defiant behavior.  They are much like a military boot camp, with similar physical activities and exercises.

Boot camps for troubled teens are short-term programs, normally 30 days. Teenagers that are looking to join a good exercise program during the summer may benefit from a these camps.  Teenagers that do not have any emotional or behavioral problems, but are just sluffing off a little in school and just need a wake up call, may benefit from a juvenile boot camp.

Because boot camps for troubled teens are short-term, they do not provide treatment, such as counseling or therapy.  Thirty days are not enough to make lasting changes in a troubled teen that has been acting out for a long period of time. Boot camps do not have long-term follow up or support that may be needed for some troubled teens and the parents of those troubled teens.

C.A.R.E. is home to an assortment of residential treatment centers that offer the necessary long-term follow up and support that is needed to complete treatment.  We also offer counseling and therapy to help your struggling child succeed at home, after treatment.  C.A.R.E. specializes in behavioral health, as well as mental health issues that may be seen in some troubled teens.  Our loving staff is fully dedicated to helping your child succeed complete transformation.

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