As a single parent, I do not have the time to constantly be at his school for meetings with guidance counselors and principals to discuss the issues he is having both in class and out of class with other students. Since he is failing all of his classes and has recently started a fight in school, I would not be surprised if the next decision is expulsion.
I really love my son and want the best for him, but I am feeling at a loss as far as what to do next. I have heard from other parents that it would be better for me to get a New Jersey family court involved and have a judge assign him to a boot camp or
My personal opinion is that boot camp or a similar program would do him some real good. Despite my best efforts, he really does not have discipline or respect for authority and I am worried for his future. But since my financial situation is less than ideal, I am trying to find boot camps for free.
Does anyone have experience with sending their teenager to a free boot camp program? Do you feel that they offered a quality program that gave the same results as a more expensive camp would?
My son is still a minor and I am not sure if that will affect which boot camp programs he is eligible for. I am hoping to get him into a good boot camp and on the right track before he turns 18. The last thing I want for him is problems with the law, so I need to act quickly. Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions.
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A free boot camp is kind of an oxymoron like “free” health care. It isn’t something that can be offered for free. If you want free, then you’ll have to do it yourself.
some kids need bootcamp! they are not wrong they are a last resort! i’m getting to ship mine out as soon as i can find a place that will take him. it’s boot camp, jail or the grave! he doesn’t listen and has threatened me! i refuse to live in fear in my own home! he smokes, has sex, steals my car, is failing every class and sneaks out at night! i’ve tried everything and i do mean EVERYTHING!!!!! the state won’t even take him!
Kennedy, you’re right. There comes a time where is either jail or the grave, at that point it’s more of abuse not to send them they to keep them home and live in the fear if your child is coming home tonight. Stay encouraged and stand firm.
i need help with my bad boy he 16 years he have been kick out all city school
My son is 14 and he is really acting out terribly constantly into something! I’ve tried everything to help him. He is deviant and defiant, he lies constantly and he also bullies my other kids. I really want to get him some help. I’ve tried counseling, meds, and most of all prayer. He really needs some hard core discipline so that he will learn that his actions will result in consequences. He has no respect for authority or others people property. I really need help