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<blockquote data-quote="Martie" data-source="post: 98036" data-attributes="member: 284"><p>I, for one, have stayed out of this particular controversy but I am glad Dore is locked out. It is VERY important to pick an Easy Child who is ethical, impartial, and not tied to any program.</p><p></p><p>I did not use an Easy Child, but I am a professional (not an Easy Child!!!) in the field who had lots of contacts and used Lon's excellent book which accepts no advertising and is a trustworthy source. </p><p></p><p>Penta and I had kids in similar programs at about the same time....the programs' philosophy was similar, and both our darling children "sat it out" for about 6 months before anything worth mentioning happened.</p><p></p><p>For most families, a private pay Residential Treatment Center (RTC) or EGBS is a HUGE financial risk....because not too many people can afford to "do it twice" if the first one does not work. It is such a large financial commitment that it often limits any additional of private Tx if there is no improvement. For this reason, I think most parents are well-served by using a good Easy Child, and we were the only family in our son's program not to use one. They got over it, but it did make us unusual. </p><p></p><p>I rolled the dice, held my breath, and it worked for my son, who is now 20 --just a bit older than Penta's girl-- and he has had no significant problems since he returned from EGBS at 15.5. However, he remains "different" and it is important to remember, I think, that Penta appreciates a "strong personality," and I deal with a lot of "artistic temperament" and moodiness. To me, the success is in what Fran described as something like, "not a magic cure, but a chance to live a life..." Fran has a way with words and conveyed that idea better than I quoted, but what I am trying to say is good residential Tx can turn the child's life totally around, but if you send a 'different' child, you will get a 'different' child back, but hopefully one who makes less self-destructive choices and who has a plan for living a happy life.</p><p></p><p>P.S. WHERE the placement is should NOT be a consideration in my opinion.... "runners" need to be out in the sticks, but otherwise, it is much more important to get a GOOD program rather than a CLOSE program. We are in Chicago and the EGBS was in MA---it was OK, not an issue, really, and the program had kids from all over the country.</p><p></p><p>Best to you all,</p><p></p><p>Martie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Martie, post: 98036, member: 284"] I, for one, have stayed out of this particular controversy but I am glad Dore is locked out. It is VERY important to pick an Easy Child who is ethical, impartial, and not tied to any program. I did not use an Easy Child, but I am a professional (not an Easy Child!!!) in the field who had lots of contacts and used Lon's excellent book which accepts no advertising and is a trustworthy source. Penta and I had kids in similar programs at about the same time....the programs' philosophy was similar, and both our darling children "sat it out" for about 6 months before anything worth mentioning happened. For most families, a private pay Residential Treatment Center (RTC) or EGBS is a HUGE financial risk....because not too many people can afford to "do it twice" if the first one does not work. It is such a large financial commitment that it often limits any additional of private Tx if there is no improvement. For this reason, I think most parents are well-served by using a good Easy Child, and we were the only family in our son's program not to use one. They got over it, but it did make us unusual. I rolled the dice, held my breath, and it worked for my son, who is now 20 --just a bit older than Penta's girl-- and he has had no significant problems since he returned from EGBS at 15.5. However, he remains "different" and it is important to remember, I think, that Penta appreciates a "strong personality," and I deal with a lot of "artistic temperament" and moodiness. To me, the success is in what Fran described as something like, "not a magic cure, but a chance to live a life..." Fran has a way with words and conveyed that idea better than I quoted, but what I am trying to say is good residential Tx can turn the child's life totally around, but if you send a 'different' child, you will get a 'different' child back, but hopefully one who makes less self-destructive choices and who has a plan for living a happy life. P.S. WHERE the placement is should NOT be a consideration in my opinion.... "runners" need to be out in the sticks, but otherwise, it is much more important to get a GOOD program rather than a CLOSE program. We are in Chicago and the EGBS was in MA---it was OK, not an issue, really, and the program had kids from all over the country. Best to you all, Martie [/QUOTE]
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