Choose military camp, not fat camp!

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Would you like your teen to lose weight? Choose military camp, not fat camp! Today’s children are more likely to die at a younger age than their parents due to obesity and the health issues that tag along with it, such as diabetes and heart disease. Childhood obesity is a real problem, and it is still on the rise. Though the United States has a reputation for having too many overweight kids, the epidemic is now widespread in many other countries, … Continue reading →

5 Life Lessons You Learn in Military School

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The 5 Life Lessons You Learn in Military School Military schools have an advantage over traditional boarding schools or private day schools because their comprehensive educational method teaches students the mental skills they need to succeed not just in school but in life. In fact, the life lessons learned in military school will take you much further in life than a college degree alone. Below are five of the great life lessons you learn in military school. “If you correct your … Continue reading →

Teens, have them “unplug” from technology

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Teens, have them “unplug” from technology At Marine Military Academy, we do our students a great favor:  We help them “unplug.” At MMA, cadets are only allowed to use their cell phones and tablets on the weekends. Likewise, they can only play video games or watch television on the weekends. While they may certainly use computers and the Internet on weekdays for homework purposes, their rooms are computer free. I can imagine what you’re thinking: OMG! That’s crazy! How do those … Continue reading →

Military School Is a Privilege … Not a Punishment

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Military School Is a Privilege … Not a Punishment For too long, “military school” has been a term that gets thrown around to threaten teenagers when they misbehave. I’m going to send you to military school! Though “military school” is meant as a solution in this exclamatory sentence, it definitely sends across the wrong message. Military schools have an excellent reputation for helping teens who are either not living up to their full potential or are making poor decisions that can ruin … Continue reading →

Is Your Teen Ready for College?

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Is Your Teen Ready for College? How to Prepare Your High School Student for College If it’s your goal for your teenager to attend a reputable college, then you’ll need to answer the following five questions to determine if he or she is truly college-ready and what you can do to increase the odds. 1. Is your teen taking a college-placement curriculum? Competitive colleges require high school students to complete four years of math, science and English as well as two … Continue reading →