The Best School for Troubled Teens

Rate Your Teen

Please place a check mark next to the questions that apply. Click the "Calculate Results/Get Recommendation" button at the bottom of this list and a score will be produced. Use the reference information at the bottom of this page to determine the potential needs of your teen.

Rate Your Teen's Problems

This 20-question test can serve as a point of reference in understanding the severity of the problems your teen is facing. Sometimes these problems are so severe that they can only be properly addressed by getting professional help in a controlled environment, such as a RIC school. Other times, problems can be resolved right in the home setting by creating more structure. Parents who provide structured limit-setting and tightening up of basic family rules can sometimes get a teen who is experiencing moderate difficulties back on track.

"Thanks again to all of you and the staff that changed his life"

Mahlon is well- He came home 2 months ago- and certainly is a changed kid. His first report card was a 3.3! I have only seen that when he was at White River Academy.

He is not hanging around any of his old friends, he realizes that they are no good for him. He goes to school and comes home, not even a minute late.

He really does realize that we mean what we say- and that we will not tolerate any old behavior.

He is happy- and it is so nice to see him excited about something. He had lost all zest for life.

He is such a different person.

I want to say thanks again to all of you- and to all the other staff that changed his life.

Please let them know that I will be forever grateful.

I am grateful to so many- and that God gave us the strength and the means to send him to WRA

- Lisa (parent of a once troubled teen)
Modesto
California


"Your guiding has helped him find his way."

I want to thank all of you for the changes I can hear in my son. He sounds incredible. Your guiding has helped him find his way. I’m so grateful. Thank you all for all your hard work and love for what you do for my son.

- Cecilia
Washington


"This program has helped me really realize the things I was doing wrong."

This program has helped me really realize the things I was doing wrong, and figure out ways to better myself and to be able to care and learn to help others.

- Tommy
Texas


"i know i couldnt have done this without white river and all their staff"

well everything over here is a lot better. i have a really good relationship with my mom, and it is the best one we ever had. i have gotten a lot of things done and i have gained a lot of trust with my family. things are moving perfect and i just want to say thank you. i know i couldnt have done this without white river and all their staff over there. well i just like to say thank you and i hope everything is well.

- Jason
California

Does your teen struggle with basic family rules and expectations?

Has your teen ever been suspended, expelled, truant or had a drop in school grades?

Has your teen ever been verbally abusive?

In your opinion, does your teen associate with a bad peer group?

Has your teen lost interest in former productive activities, such as hobbies and sports?

Do you have difficulty getting your teen to do simple household chores or homework without a major fight?

Has your teen had problems with the law?

Do you find yourself picking your words carefully when speaking to your teen so as not to elicit a verbal attack or rage?

Are you worried that your teen may not finish high school?

Is your teen's appearance or personal hygiene outside your family standards?

Has your teen ever displayed violent behavior?

Is your teen manipulative or deceitful?

Does your teen seem to lack motivation?

Are you concerned that your teen may be sexually promiscuous?

Do you suspect that you have had money or other valuables missing from your home?

Does your teen seem to lack self-esteem and self-worth?

Does your teen have problems with authority?

Do you think your teen is using or experimenting with drugs and/or alcohol?

No matter what rules and consequences are established, does your teen defy them?

When dealing with your teen, do you often feel that you are powerless?





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