Some of these places are just downright dangerous and the "camp couselers" who sign up are often abusive in nature and enjoy being abusive towards others. These camps are sought out to "shock" the child into better behavior and at times DO actually USE shock therapy i have read . . . Now, not ALL are like this . . . but many . . . i mean god, WTF!!
The problem is:
They are not subject to an mandation or supervision by authorities
They are often in isolated areas (read: moutains)
They don't have proper health aid avaliable
the children are essensially 'cut off' from family for weeks
many children suffer sexual abuse at these camps
99 percent of them suffer emotional and/or phsyical abuse
This ISN"T the way to help someone!!!!!!!
My opinion is: who on earth would send their kid to these boot camps?
just horrible . . .
But thank you for sharing pinkie . . . thank you for bringing this to attention . . . it's an issue that needs to be addressed and FAST . . .
Sweetpea