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A Positive Change of Environment
Watching your teenager have a hard time in school is difficult for any parent. Perhaps your teen isn"t doing well academically or they are hanging out with a crowd that"s headed for trouble. You want nothing more than to be able to fix whatever problem your child is having.
Teens are at the age where they respect authority the least, so laying down the law isn"t necessarily going to help, and may even drive them away. Perhaps you have even considered picking up and moving the entire family as a last-ditch effort to change your child"s environment, but what"s to guarantee that they won"t have the same trouble wherever you move?
The right answer for your teenager might be one you never thought you would ever consider "" a Specialized Military Boarding School for your teen. These schools are equipped to help teens and parents grapple with such behaviors as:
Alcohol or drug abuse
Sudden weight loss or gain
Extreme loss or gain in appetite
Marked change in sleep patterns
Extremely negative attitude
Sudden drop in grades
Spending a lot of time with kids who get into trouble
Running into trouble with authorities
Refusal to spend time with others or not having friends
Promiscuity
Excessive video gaming
Many parents ignore the warning signs of these behaviors because they just don"t know what to do, but choosing to ignore them can have long-term repercussions. These behaviors can cause distance between you and your teen, and you may get into endless arguments about problems that can"t be resolved on your own. While you"re focusing on dealing with your troubled teen, the rest of your family"s needs are most likely being ignored and your other children may begin acting out.
A Way to Change Lives
Parents send their children to military boarding schools at different stages and for a variety of reasons. Some parents seek them out as a preventive measure because they don"t like where their teen is headed. Other parents have traveled this road themselves or have seen family members or friends go down this path, and recognize the danger signs along the way.
If someone in the family has issues with addiction, you might be fearful that your teen has a genetic predisposition for the same. Even if that"s not the case, it doesn"t mean that your teenager isn"t falling victim to negative behavior patterns that derail so many promising youths.
Parents who have never heard of specialized military boarding schools may not seek out a military school to help their teen straighten up. But residential boarding schools offer a balanced, academically excellent curriculum that also promotes healthy discipline, required conformity and physical conditioning that military schools are known for.
By redirecting their behavior in a restrictive environment, Southeastern Military Academy help teens:
Determine the root of their behaviors and offer them positive coping mechanisms
Develop personal values, make choices and help them understand the consequences of their actions
Learn skills to manage the demands on their time and life
Targeting the Behavior
Before you choose a Military School or any program, it"s good to be clear about why you"re seeking help for your teen. Different schools address different issues, and it is best to find one that specializes in the specific issue that your child is dealing with. Southeastern Military Academy offers specific programs for:
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Bipolar Disorder
Drug or alcohol abuse
Obesity
Eating disorders
A delay in taking action on your teen"s issues can spell danger. Not doing anything to address the situation "" making no decision at all "" may be the most dangerous decision you can make.
Talking to the professionals at Southeastern Military Academy may be the first step in reclaiming your teens" life.
If you need help for your teen call us at 1-877-502-5832 or on contact us on the web at http://www.southeasternmilitaryacdemy.com or www.sema.us.com
