My brother has been doing really bad.. He is now 14 years old.. almost 15.. and he is doing really bad in school and he is getting suspended alot..My dad wants to send him to bootcamp but my mom thinks that he will come out worse out of bootcamp.. is this true? or does it make kids realize they have been bad? Does it really change them? thanks alot..
2007-03-03 17:29:04 · 12 answers · asked by Yhpargotohp 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I went to Marine boot camp right out of high school. In high school I had a little bit of a temper problem didn't want to be told what to do...all the good stuff that goes along with being a teenager. Anyway...the way bootcamp is designed is to break you down and make you realize that YOU are totally insugnifficant. There really is no YOU there is only WE. That is why they shave your heads so you are all the same. They stip that individualality right out of you. It changed me and I am forever grateful. Within the first week you will realize all the things you took for granted. Just going to the bathroom, TV, Your whole life is scripted. You don't do nothing unless you are told to. I have watched grown men piss themselves because they were told they couldn't use the head. But I seen how it can only change you if you want to be changed. I saw the tough guys come and try to resist and they are the ones that end up trying to do all kinds of crazy stuff to get out like hanging themselves cutting there wrists jumping off the balconies....it is not for everyone especially the weak minded. They will weed you out and if they don't think you are Marine material they sure as hell are not going to give you a rife with a 180 rounds of ammo and a vest full of grenades. At 14, I think it would only make him worst as well. They can only do so much. They aren't going to beat him into submission. Chances are he will just pull the nutball card (act totally despondant) and they will send him packing. If he manages to get through it which I am sure it is a lot more scaled down from my expierence, he will be a cocky little terd with a huge head. My nephew is the same age and he is acting like a little terd as well. I did to when I was that age I luckily changed mostly in part from what the Marines taught and instilled in me.
2007-03-03 17:54:30 · answer #1 · answered by MiKe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont think he will come out of it any worse than he is now. It will most likely help him. I am in the Navy and went through their bootcamp. I wasn't in trouble but I saw some bad people turn completely around. It teaches you alot of respect. It will make him grow up alot quicker. Bootcamp helped me alot too. The fact that I even got through it made me feel alot better about myself. It makes you stronger too. Its all a mental thing and it depends on how you take it.
2007-03-03 17:34:40 · answer #2 · answered by cynthia_0516 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard enough horror stories to be skeptical. It depends if it's a straighten-them-boys-out bootcamp or if it's a military school. Frankly, I think he would be better in a military school, where they would whip him up into shape without the real possibility of abuse.
And yes, it can change you, but depending on where you go, it might not be for the better.
2007-03-03 17:32:41 · answer #3 · answered by Aimee L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
advent to UCMJ (Uniform Code of militia Justice), seek, haircut, removing of civilian products, preliminary problem (cammies, undies, skivvie shirts, socks, etc. place of work work, no sleep for related to the 1st 36 hours, vaccinations, weapons issued, chow. you will stay in a forming platoon for a quick time day or 3 in the previous you're dropped to a coaching enterprise. it rather is termed black friday for the reason which you're presented on your drill instructors for the 1st time. You learn Marine Corps history, traditions, regulations, first help, weapon (M16 provider rifle) features, rank shape. You learn greater in 3 months than you ever thought a hazard and could be examined on all of those matters. you will PT (actual coaching) consistently, prepare drill continuously, scream each and every question and reaction. maximum of your showers will final approximately 2 minutes and you may desire to no longer be the only one utilising a sink or urinal. you will start up trainig interior the Marine Corps Martial Arts application, finished a self assurance direction, bayonet coaching, swim qualfication and the gasoline chamber. field coaching contains somewhat some classes such because of the fact the bayonet direction, infiltration direction and a resupply direction. there is likewise a week it rather is termed "team week". in this week you're fairly utilized to fill jobs and help in discovering to artwork as a team. Your final month will contain rifle marksmanship coaching, qualification and a great sort of trekking. coaching ends with the crucible and the award of your Eagle Globe and Anchor. in case you may decide for to income greater, ask around. there are a number of former energetic accountability or reserve Marines around and a great sort of nevertheless have their know-how books from boot camp. I also have a number of them. OC spray is achieved in the time of MP coaching or rebellion administration coaching previous to 3 deployments. lots of the Marines I knew had to bypass to bounce college yet it rather is stressful to get till you're recon or get it as a reenlistment incentive. good success.
2016-09-30 04:21:27 · answer #4 · answered by duktig 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be a wake up call to some kids. If the more traditional methods of controlling a kid dont work out. It could very well do some good.
2007-03-03 17:32:40 · answer #5 · answered by hlind28 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where he gets sent.
A good bootcamp will straighten him out.
Some just add up to detention centers that act as pre-prison training.
2007-03-03 17:35:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At his age you only have a short time to make a change that will help him grow up and become an adult. I think he deserves a chance to go and try to gain some adult skills. He will also learn to respect authority and to stand up to others, and keep himself in line. Best of luck to all of you!!
2007-03-03 17:33:52 · answer #7 · answered by whrldpz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Wilderness Camp Program sounds like a better alternative to boot camp. You might want to check it out and give the info to your parents. Good luck to your brother.
Check this site:
http://www.wilderness-programs-info.com/
2007-03-03 18:15:47 · answer #8 · answered by TPhi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on the camp. Have your parents been there? Is it just a kind of punishment or does it teach life skills?
2007-03-03 17:33:15 · answer #9 · answered by San Diego Art Nut 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow i am 14 years old and i am a girl lol well my mom sent me to bootcamp and it is hard he might become better i kind of did, well he sounds hot lol
2007-03-03 17:31:47 · answer #10 · answered by XxBeautiful DiastorxX 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋