Brother is getting sent to military academy

We've been having problems with my younger brother (16 years old) for the past year now, and he is definitely heading in the wrong direction with his life. He's gotten in a lot of trouble, mostly because he hangs out with the wrong crowd. My parents finally decided they are sending him to a military academy in FL. Do these actually work? Can we expect to see a better person? The program is 12 months long so he wont be back till next year.

 

I hear some good stories where kids have been rehabilitated and turned their lives around. I think he just needs to get away from the negative for a while. I wish the best for you.

 

I have heard they work... Some kids need a good ass kicking to straighten them up... My parents almost sent me when I was younger. Just the threat set me in line.

 

Malcolm in the Middle.

LOL J/K. I don't know anyone that has been sent or been to one.

 

I'll be interested to see this thread in about a year....cause military discipline doesn't work for everyone and sometimes it only makes things worse. Hope that's not the case for your bro.

 

Like Brunes said, it does not work for everyone. I know some people who came back and they were fixed up good and turned around. I also know people who came back angrier and just got arrested for the same stupid stuff