{"id":12814,"date":"2014-12-18T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2014-12-18T14:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/?p=12814"},"modified":"2019-04-30T14:18:58","modified_gmt":"2019-04-30T19:18:58","slug":"reasons-to-choose-a-military-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/12814\/reasons-to-choose-a-military-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Reasons To Choose a Military School Education"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Many people have misconceptions concerning military boarding schools.\u00a0 Common perception being military boarding schools are only for juvenile delinquents who cause trouble and corporal punishment is a part of the disciplined regimen. \u00a0In fact, the guiding philosophy of most military schools is to provide a wholesome, patriotic and invigorating atmosphere in which students are inspired toward maximum achievement.<\/p>\n

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Why Choose a Military School Education?<\/h1>\n

1. Build Character<\/h2>\n
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Military schools help build the qualities of character often missing in a student’s public school education.\u00a0 These traits include honesty, self-discipline, motivation, initiative, courage, and self-confidence. \u00a0The military staff at these institutions has spent their careers developing the techniques required to develop good character in others. Under their tutelage, students learn to make good decisions and deal with the consequences of poor judgment.<\/p>\n

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2. Eliminate Distractions<\/h2>\n

\"eliminateDistractions2\"<\/a>You’ll find all accredited schools have similar academic programs. \u00a0Their core curriculums vary little, they hire qualified teachers, provide the required classroom resources and monitor student progress. \u00a0Where military schools differ is their learning environment. \u00a0They work to remove obstacles to student achievement. Students who have difficulty with time management and focus benefit from this distraction-free environment.\u00a0 Adrian Arranaga, an admissions counselor at the Marine Military Academy, hears a common story from parents:<\/p>\n

“<\/em>Time and time again parents express that their child has too much freedom, they don\u2019t listen and\/or has abused there privileges to the point where the parents does not know what to do next.\u00a0Placing a student in a school that offers the same freedoms helps\u00a0to perpetuate the problem.\u00a0<\/em>We have learned that the more distractions students face, the less they are willing to do what they should. \u00a0We minimize\u00a0distractions and require students to\u00a0earn\u00a0privileges.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A primary distraction in a teen\u2019s life is technology.\u00a0 A life without the constant beckoning of modern technology can be a radical change. Students are forced to adjust to a world without freedom, distractions and technology overindulgence. \u00a0Gone is the unrestricted access to cell phones, Facebook, email, instant messages, television, and computer games.\u00a0 In their absence, the important skills of concentration and focus are given the opportunity to develop.\u00a0 Here are two excellent articles that discuss the importance of focus and eliminating technological distractions:<\/p>\n