Boot Camps for Troubled Teens
Abundant Life Academy is a “House of Hope” for
troubled teens. We are not a boot camp or wilderness program
for troubled kids. Why? Because most boot camps for troubled
teens don't work. The idea of a boot camp sounds good, especially
to a parent who is fed up with the selfishness of their ungrateful
teen. However, if you want real change (heart change) a boot
camp is the last thing you want for your struggling teenager.
Boot camps for troubled teens are based on forced compliance
through the threat of negative physical and emotional consequences.
To the selfish, unmotivated, and self-centered teenager the
boot camp experience makes them angrier, and more inclined
to distrust adult authority. In many cases, boot camps for
troubled teens spiritually wound the troubled boy or girl.
Yes, during the course of the camp the camper learns to submit
to authority, but at the same time they develop an irrevocable
hatred toward stern authoritative figures. Essentially, in
many cases boot camps for troubled teens backfire, pushing
the troubled teenager into deeper rebellion.
Unfortunately, parents of rebellious teens don't find out
the negative consequences of the boot camp experience until
after the damage is done. Abundant Life Academy is the alternative
to the boot camp. We believe that Jesus is the only answer,
and true heart changes come from a rich/real relationship
with the Holy Spirit.
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