Help!!!! Need military school for son?

Question

ok so i have a 7 year old that is out of control we have tried counseling, therapy, doctors, the public schools and nothing has worked we want him in a military school that will board him as well. i cant find any in chicago please help

we have him on a no dairy wheat or sugar diet, not helping, and he has had every possible test all are normal

I have tried the school, social workers, ect. when i say out of control i mean, that he is getting sent home from school, lying about his teachers abusing him so he wont get in trouble when he is bad, lies to everyone about everyone, threatens to harm others, hits others. I have no other way to help him we went to therapy and refused to speak to them so they couldnt help, the people at school say i have to find somthing on my own because they have given me all the help they have.
My son is a very smart child but he is very uncontrolable, and very disruptive in school and at home. I really am scared that one day he will hurt one of us in this family.

Answer 1

Oh my....I am so sorry for you. There must be somewhere you can find this type of program. Have the doctors checked him for ADD of ADHD? I know people are saying that it is over diagnosed, but I feel that there are legitimate cases of children who truly meet the criteria. Sorry I couldn't help with your original question, but I do wish you the best in your search.

Answer 2

When you say he's out of control; well all 7 year-olds are out of control at some point. That does't mean you just pack them off and send them away. Try this instead; read a parenting book or two, which doubtless will say that he's crying out for attention. At 7, a child may not differentiate between "good" and "bad" attention, as such, but he/she is still driven by their needs at gut level, and they often don't know the best way to get their needs met.
As a short-term solution, enlist the help of a social worker (available at most public hospitals) who can set up some kind of respite service such as a temporary foster home if you are honestly not coping in your parenting responsibilities.

Answer 3

I think Military school would straighten your son out, that is what he really needs.He isn't going to listen to his parents and it does sound like he is headed down the wrong path. Good for you for caring about your son. Maybe if you called your State office they would be able to direct you. Or Google and try to find out what military facilities etc are available in your State.Good Luck.

Answer 4

Before sending him off to school and alienating him from the rest of the family (Which may backfire on you) try changing his diet first. I have heard a lot of good things about the Feingold diet. Don't give up too soon on your son. The Feingold diet is a little more involved than just no wheat/sugar and dairy. You also have to involve foods that have cassian. Not sure which foods have this in them though. Maybe try a health food store.

Answer 5

He's so young. I hope and pray you've thought long and hard about this. G'luck.

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13100 S Doty Ave, Chicago - [phone]

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Please read reviews on one that you do choose.

Answer 6

Have you checked with your state or school counselors? Check with DHR? My step-nephew in WV constantly was getting into trouble and finally the courts stepped in and placed him in a State Boys Home. This is where he had to live and be schooled for roughly 6 months. I know this is not an attempt to get rid of your son as some would say but chances are the school or State has some helpful information for you.

Answer 7

My son went to Texas Military Institute in Texas because it is a wonderful school with 100 percent of its graduates going to college.
Many people have the wrong impression about military school. Military school is NOT for out of control children whose parents are at their wits end.
In fact, you probably will not be able to get your child with behavior issues into a military school. Most of them are highly rated schools for children who work hard and want to succeed in life.
You need to find a special school for him alright, but it probably is not going to be military school. There are schools that have a very low student to teacher ratio and are geared for children with behavior and psychological issues. If you have REALLY tried counseling with medical help, these people should be able to suggest something.
It sounds to me like you just want something to threaten your out of control child with, i.e., "behave or I'll send you to military school!"
Maybe the reason your child is out of control is because of empty threats? Maybe not. But really, you say you have had contact with the medical community about this child - ask them where to turn.

Answer 8

What do you mean you've "tried" counseling and therapy?

What do the professionals say?

How long did you try each?

Sometimes it takes more than 1 to find the right one.

Did you follow their recommendations?

Answer 9

Diet will make a difference. Look at www.fedup.com.au
Many preservatives, artificial colours/flavours and additives can cause "out of control behaviour". Even naturally occuring chemicals in fruit and veg can cause problems. Good luck.

Answer 10

I do not know if they have military schools for kids that young. If i were you I would call nanny 911 or super nanny if you cant do that than go to ask.com and type in military schools for seven year olds.