Teenagers between 13 to 17 years old, who suffer from behavioral and emotional issues, can enrolled in a wilderness camp. Their issues should include oppositional defiant disorder, teen depression, learning disabilities and other negative conditions. In turn, they affect socialization, self-esteem and school performance. Most these kids are struggling and eventually self-medicating. Some of them usually resort to substance abuse, isolation and expect instant gratification.

Generally, teenage issues often result from parent-child conflicts, particularly regarding rules and limitations. Adolescents usually desire for their own freedom, because they believe that they are already adults. They somehow are entitled to independence.

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