<p>Emotional Growth Boarding Schools are for kids who have either chemical dependancy problems or behavioral problems such as truancy, Defiance, running away, cutting, eating disorders, sexual promiscuity or diagnosed personality disorders such as Bipolar etc. Many kids at these programs have a combination of issues. Sending your child to an EGBS is a parents last resort after you've tried everything locally such as counselling, out patient programs, school involvement, mentoring, etc. They usually last from six months to two years. In our case, my daughter went to a 45 day drug rehab graduated to an outpatient program, and then violated our home contract by having a boyfriend who was a known criminal. So she knew she was going to a wilderness program and went willingly. At wilderness we had psychological testing done and between that and her therapists recommendations, we sent her to her current EGBS. She actually was relieved that we made this decision and now thanks us for it. It's an emotional ride as a parent that I wouldn't wish on anyone. However, for some kids, this is their only chance.</p>