| For many families today, it is becoming obvious that | | | | supervision to troubled teens 24 hours a day and 7 |
| troubled students need something different than what | | | | days a week. Many teenagers with addictive problems |
| is offered in a mainstream school. A troubled teen | | | | or runaways go to boarding schools. It is also a good |
| required a different type and level of attention as well | | | | alternative for teens with anger issues, low self |
| as many other resources that are not available in the | | | | esteem or depression. |
| typical educational environment. It is very possible for | | | | 3. Boot camp. There two different types: state and |
| some troubled teens to succeed in a regular school, | | | | privately operated. Private camps are for short lengths |
| but many still find that their situation will not allow for | | | | of time and used to help get a teenager who is |
| the progress. This is when parents may start to look | | | | suffering be able to get back on track. A state school |
| for alternatives that are designed with more guidance. | | | | is for teens who would otherwise be admitted to a |
| Finding the right school for troubled teens can be quite | | | | correctional facility. Both of these boot camps are |
| overwhelming with all of the options available today. | | | | very similar in their military-style training. |
| There are many programs, from short-term and high | | | | 4. Wilderness camp. These camps were created to |
| impact to residential treatments with academics. The | | | | help a troubled teen accept responsibility for what they |
| following are some of the different types of schools | | | | do, learn various survival methods and better a teen's |
| that are offered for troubled teenagers: | | | | communication and relationship skills. Teens are also |
| 1. Residential school. This school consists of a staff of | | | | taught how to work with others and survive various |
| psychiatric personnel for the kids. Insurance may or | | | | obstacles. |
| may not cover this bill, so most residential schools | | | | These are just some of the places that may be able |
| provide financial help. These schools can cost | | | | to help troubled teens and get them back on to the |
| between $1500 and $9000 a month depending on | | | | right path. The type that is chosen will depend on what |
| what they offer. | | | | help the teen needs and how long he or she has been |
| 2. Boarding school. This type of school provides | | | | troubled. |