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Military schools enjoy popularity and prestige in the United States, among other different countries. Many parents have been sending their children to military schools for the past few years; for some family it's even a family tradition through many generations. Parents' idea of a military school is a place where their children can gain excellent education while also learning how to be disciplined and have a good and productive attitude towards life. Of course there are many good schools in the public school system, but military schools enjoy the reputation of producing well-behaved students who are also well-prepared for life after high school in terms of academics as well as non-academic aspects. Military schools are also known to have outstanding facilities that complement the myriad of leadership and learning opportunities available for young people. Military schools have a very stringent admissions process, though. Being selective only allows them to admit a few of the students who apply for admission to these schools. Most of the time, military schools admit students who, aside from passing their admissions exams and interviews, are most likely to succeed and become future leaders. They must have an exemplary academic record and show potential for leadership. It's better if they have a history of working with the community, and if they come with a recommendation letter from community leaders. These schools, being made after the military tradition, are structured similarly to military academies. Students and teachers have different ranks, the day usually starts with a reveille very early at 0600 hours and cadets (students) are expected to pick up after themselves and present themselves as well as their quarters to be as neat and orderly as possible. Discipline and responsibility is stressed on students through the daily routine. From attending daily study hall to making sure their shoes are clean and shining like new, students learn early in their stay that they are held against a high standard of excellence. Students are encouraged to earn the right to indulge in little pleasures. For example, earning merits can give them a pass to stay out an hour or two later on a Friday night. These schools also encourage students to work as a team. As such, each team member makes sure the others are behaving well and performing well academically and otherwise in order for the team to move forward. These schools put a lot of emphasis on discipline and makes offenses such as alcohol, substance abuse, sexual activity and similar offenses grounds for expulsion. In these schools, students are given a lot of opportunities to excel, develop their potential for leadership, and become contributing members of the society. While the discipline and may be something that troubled teens need to excel academically, it's seldom that they get accepted in military high schools or colleges. There are other options available for teens who struggle with different challenges, though. These may include wilderness schools, therapeutic boarding schools, and other alternative education options. It would be best to talk to your family therapist to learn more about these schools and whether it would be a good option for you and your teen to undertake.
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