I can't begin to form opinions on these camps because I don't know about them. However just like every other form of therapy, there are many different levels, as I'm sure there are in this case as well. Yes, I have heard of kids dying at these camps. I haven't watched this show. I agree that parenting should come first, but there are instances where the children are simply out of control, even coming from so-called "perfect" families. I think only the parents of these sort of children can possibly have a real opinion of parenting issues, and parents in general. Since I am not a parent, how can I know what the children need? Before we judge parents, we need to try to be parents. I try not to judge parents based on my childhood, because every child is different and needs different sorts of help, and not every parent is the same. I think the judging needs to be left to the professionals.

~Rayna