Private Military Boardng School Questionnaire

Sometimes the last people to understand that a teen is struggling with emotional problems are their parents. Many parents ignore suggestions that their son or daughter could benefit from military boarding school. This isn’t because they are uninvolved or don’t understand their children but because it can be difficult to admit that your child is struggling.

If your child is dealing with severe psychological problems, it can be extremely emotionally draining and place a strain on you and your family. It’s important to understand that if your child is struggling in school, acting out or exhibiting other antisocial behaviors, they need to find a place to get the kind of long-term attention that will help them turn their lives around. In many cases, private military schools are the perfect answer.

If you are unsure if your child is in serious danger of falling behind in school or socially because of their behavior, it’s important to do your research and find out the right answers. We’ve created a quiz that will let you understand if your child is just “going through a phase” or is struggling with larger emotional issues. In many cases, this quiz has helped parents realize that military school for teens is the best option for their troubled child.

Please review the questions below and answer as accurately and thoughtfully as possible. After you are finished, submit your answers and they will be reviewed by a qualified counselor who will contact you within 24 hours to discuss the results and whether youth military school is the right option for your child. If this is the case, they will answer any questions you might have about services like boys military schools and help you find the program that has the best chance of reaching your child.

Please select the best answer.

1. Does your troubled teen fail to complete tasks that require effort regardless of the future importance of the task? (e.g. school work)
   Yes       No
2. Does your troubled teen attempt to negotiate and/or manipulate in order to avoid consequences and problems?
   Yes       No
3. Does your troubled teen justify negative behaviors by blaming others?
   Yes       No
4. Is your troubled teen unwilling to recognize the impact of his/her behavior on family and friends?
   Yes       No
5. Does your troubled teen use manipulation and deception in order to change others' points of view?
   Yes       No
6. Does your troubled teen have weekly outbursts or mood swings?
   Yes       No
7. Does your troubled teen avoid participating in family activities and social events?
   Yes       No
8. Does your troubled teen become impatient or easily agitated with others?
   Yes       No
9. Does your teen have an intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat?
   Yes       No
10. Has there been a recent drop in your teen's performance at school?
    Yes       No
11. Is it difficult for your teen to relate with others or make friends?
    Yes       No
12. Does your teen frequently fail to finish schoolwork, projects or chores?
    Yes       No
13. Does your teen fail to follow through with responsibilities or instructions?
    Yes       No
14. Is your teen forgetful or often viewed as lazy?
    Yes       No
15. Does your teen argue with adults and authority figures?
    Yes       No
16. Is your teen failing one or more courses in school?
    Yes       No
17. Has your teen undergone therapy and/or counseling without results?
    Yes       No
18. Does your teen do dangerous things without considering the consequences, "a daredevil?"
    Yes       No
19. Has your teen been physically abusive to animals?
    Yes       No
20. Is your teen extremely self-conscious?
    Yes       No
21. Does your teen appear depressed, sad, tearful or irritable nearly every day?
    Yes       No
22. Has your teen run away from home? (More than twice)
    Yes       No
23. Is your teen sexually active?
    Yes       No
24. Does your teen engage in self-injurious behaviors and/or threaten to inflict self-harm?
    Yes       No
25. Does your teen use illegal drugs and/or alcohol?
    Yes       No

Note: Once personal information is submitted your teens score will be automatically tallied below and a counselor will contact you within 24 hours.