Wow. I just read some of the reviews from the kid...

Wow. I just read some of the reviews from the kids. Pretty harsh reviews. I can only speak for my son's experience at 2N. It was not like the one star reviews from the kids. They are apparently lying. It's understandable that they didn't like it. They're not supposed to. Our son did not get "pummeled" and ridiculed for not defecating, etc. Nor did any of the boys in his group. They were treated with compassion, but firmness. This program is supposed to be harsh. If you're a teenager with problems sent against their will to a harsh enivronment, I expect complaints. But it's a true measure of maturity and growth to come through this difficult time with a positive attitude and an improved life. I compare this program to military boot camp in the sense that the kids are broken down and helped to see their issues before they're built back up. It took a good 8-10 weeks before our son was able to come to this place in his recovery. Jared, his therapist, was great and helped tremendously. This experience is not easy on the kids nor the parents, but one we deemed necessary as our son was depressed, suicidal and not attending (aka failing) school. He wasn't eating prior to 2N and was very thin. He gained 30 lbs in 12 weeks and was absolutely ripped upon his departure! Humping a heavy pack around the mountains for 12 weeks was apparently good for his body. It seemed to do him more good than playing video games all day. Go figure.