Teen BOOT CAMP: A Punishment or a Solution?

Some kids are just out of control. This usually is a result of improper parenting. But what should be done? So many parents frown on physical punishments, such as spanking. But When “Time-outs” aren’t working and you are afraid of your child making life altering mistakes, what do you do?

Boot camp is becoming a hot new idea for struggling parents. Talk shows like Maury and Salley and “Brat Camp” have praised this idea for years. But does it work? More importantly, is it safe?

On March 14, 2006: A boot camp in AZ was charged with over 50 counts of child abuse. The charges stemmed from all kinds of sick and twisted actions. One child was forced to stand in 116 degree heat and eat mud. This child died. Another drill sergeant, Ray Anderson, was charged with child abuse for allegedly spanking, stomping, beating and whipping more than 14 children. He also was accused of denying them water or shade in the heat. A teen in Santa Rosa died as a result of a bug bite that as not given any medical attention, even though he repeatedly requested it. The list goes on and on.

According to bootcampsforteens.com, your child needs boot camp if they have/are doing any of the following:

Attention Deficit Disorder,
negative group of friends,
uncontrollable anger,
sneaking out at night,
feelings of despaire,
emotional problems,
lack of respect.
Hyperactivity Disorder,
expelled from school,
no friends: "a loner",
lack of discipline,
lack of self control,
lack of motivation,
Pregnant teen,
Aggression,
Minor legal problems OR
Poor grades

Are these REALLY ALL reasons to send a kid to boot camp? Poor Grades? I don’t know if boot camp is an appropriate solution for Poor Grades. Lack of motivation?
As a teen, would being sent to a boot camp help you or hurt you?

What do you think?