Brat Camp"
What do you do with a teenager that swears at you, steals,lies, fights, drinks, takes drugs, and is completely out of control?
Desperate parents from all over the world are sending their difficult teenagers to behaviour camps in the Utah mountains,hoping that they will come back as the children they once knew and loved. Meet these three troubled teenagers. Will the tough therapy camp help them or will they return home the same rebellious brats?
Ned, aged 16.
Ned has always argued with his mother and no longer lives at home. 'I lie, steal, and cheat. I've got a drug problem he says. 'I hate everything. ' His dad died when he was nine. His mother says, 'He's going to end up in prison, and it'll be my fault'.
Emily, aged 15
Emily was a happy girl who did well at school. Now she skips school all the time. Her behaviour changed at 13, when hermother remarried. She drinks a lot, stays out all night, andbullies her mother. 'It's my life and I can do what I want,' shesays.
Jamie, aged 17
Jamie is a very intelligent boy, but five schools asked him toleave in just three years. His parents are divorced. I fight a lot,he says. 'I'm going to end up in prison or seriously hurt if I don'tgo to this camp. I hope it helps.
Far away from the outside world, the teenagers have to giveup all the things from their old lives, including body piercings,cigarettes, music, mobile phones, and their fashionableclothes. There are a lot of rules to follow and physical activityis very important. They go on long hikes through themountains, and sleep in tents at night. They learn to look afterthemselves and each other and be responsible. They discusstheir problems with the camp psychologist, who decides whenthey are ready to go home. The average time is ten weeks.
Ned felt very ill at first, as he couldn't take drugs any more. 'Itwas tough, but I feel better now. I don't feel depressed anymore. I'm really looking forward to seeing my family. I'd love tolive at home again,' he says.
Emily had to take out all of her 18 body piercings. She wasshocked by camp life and cried all the time. 'I hated camp, butI've learnt that everything I do affects other people. I'm sorry Iwas so horrible to my mum. I hope I can go back to school. Iwant to be a nurse. '
At first Jamie had terrible problems following orders from thecamp staff. But then he began to enjoy the outdoor life. Hesays, 'It was an incredible experience. I've got more self-control now. I'm going to join the army. '
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