No one wants to consider sending their son away to a boarding school. It seems like such an extreme measure and anyway, you want them at home. But at a certain point it becomes obvious that home isn’t the best environment for them and something has to be done to ensure they are secure and able to thrive.

Therapeutic boarding schools are an excellent option for teens who are struggling with various behavioral, mental health and substance abuse issues. Here are six reasons why a school for troubled teens may be just what your son needs.

It Provides a Safe Environment

You want your son to be safe and in a secure environment where he can begin to heal. Therapeutic boarding schools are monitored at all times to ensure your son remains on campus unless accompanied by a chaperone.

There Is a Set Routine

Structure is an important part of developing discipline and managing mental and emotional health problems. These schools have routines that your son can follow to help him develop better habits later on.

They Will Meet Peers Who Also Struggle

Nothing is as valuable as meeting others who can relate to your struggles. Group therapy, study groups and time with peers is an important part of recovery. Not to mention a chance to make lifelong friends.

One On One Attention Is Offered

It is easy to get lost in the crowd in modern public schools, with large classrooms and overworked teachers. In a therapeutic boarding school there are plenty of tutors, teachers, counselors and other staff. Your son will get time one on one every day with each. That will help them to improve both their mental/emotional health and their academic performance.

Professionals Are On Staff At All Times

Teachers are invaluable as are the administrative staff who have chosen education as their life’s work. But some cases require extra care and no amount of attention is a replacement for professional intervention. A school for troubled teens has fully licensed, trained staff who are equipped to handle the unique needs and challenges associated with many problems their students face.

They Will Be Prepared For Life

Depression, mental illness, substance abuse, trauma, personality disorders…these can all be so disruptive to a teen’s life. They have likely fallen behind in their emotional and academic development and getting back on track (and staying on track) is hard in the best of circumstances. In a therapeutic boarding school they will get help for right now as well as in the future.

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