The Goodyear welt is a traditional method of footwear construction where the upper and insole are stitched to a leather strip, which is then attached to the outsole. This method is known for its water resistance. The lining, an interior material, influences comfort and breathability. The midsole is a cushioning layer that provides support and cushioning for the foot.
The insole, also known as the footbed, is the interior bottom part of the boot that provides cushioning and support for the foot. It is usually removable and can be replaced with orthotic inserts for added support. The midsole serves as a barrier between the interior of the boot and the outsole.
The main parts of a shoe or boot include shoelaces, which are thin strings or cords used to fasten shoes and make them fit tighter to the foot. The Goodyear welt is a strip of material that sits between the sole and upper and runs throughout the boot’s perimeter. This strip is sewn into the outsole, while the lining and upper are sewn together to form the boot.
The insole is the part of the boot that touches your actual foot and is usually removable. The midsole serves as a barrier between the interior of the boot and the outsole. The bottom consists of the insole, the outsole, and the shank cover.
The removable inner boot, typically made of foams, leather, plastics, and textiles, provides padding for the foot to protect it from the rigid shell. The lining is the internal material covering the inside of the boot, either leather or fabric. The shank is the interior portion of the boot that is under the insole as reinforcement for the arch. The heel cap is made up of compressed leather, while the insole is softer leather.
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What are the names of boot parts?
Boot terminology refers to the mold on which leather is stretched and formed to create the boot’s shape. There are various lasts, each with different sizes and shapes. The vamp, the lower part of the boot, is cut from one piece of leather and is ideally cut from one. The vamp leather is pulled back over the shoe last, nailed, sculpted, dried, and slightly turned out at the welt area. The back section of leather covers the heel from the bottom of the foot up to the Achilles Tendon and is attached over the vamp on the sides. The heel counter shape is meant to cup the back of the heel and reduce heel slippage as you walk.
What is the lining of a boot?
The lining is the material that constitutes the interior of a shoe and makes contact with the entire surface of the foot, including the sides, top, and heels. The primary function of the lining is to cover the shoe’s seams and thereby extend the lifespan of the shoe. Certain materials provide additional benefits, such as cushioning, comfort, or moisture removal.
What is the thing inside of a shoe called?
The shoe’s sole is comprised of two distinct components: an insole and an outsole. The outsole is designed with a softer material to cushion the impact of each step. The heel provides elevation and pressure on the front of the foot, while the last part curves slightly near the foot arch to conform to the average foot shape, thereby facilitating the identification of the correct shoe from the incorrect one.
What is the insole of a shoe?
Insoles are the part of a shoe located at the bottom of the inside, under the sole of the foot. They can be attached to the shoes or removable. If shoes have removable insoles, they can be replaced with options that provide better arch support and cushioning. Individual insoles are designed to fit inside existing shoes and may be made for specific foot types, such as flat feet, high arch insoles, arch support insoles, or specific issues like lower back pain.
Other insoles are designed for specific shoe types or activities, such as running. Activity-specific insoles, like Dr. Scholl’s Performance Sized to Fit Running Insoles, support performance and can help with smelly feet. Insoles can be purchased separately or as part of a complete shoe.
What are insoles called?
Shoe inserts are products that can be placed inside shoes to improve fit or address specific concerns. They can be made from foam or gel materials and come in various forms such as insoles, cushions, pads, cups, and liners. These inserts are placed in specific areas of the foot, such as the heel or ball of the foot. Orthotics and insoles are also considered shoe inserts. However, the term can also refer to heel inserts, ball of foot cushions, heel inserts for flat feet, arch supports, and metatarsal pads.
Examples include Dr. Scholl’s Metatarsal Pads for ball of foot pain, Dr. Scholl’s Massaging Gel Heel Cups, and Comfort and Energy Work Insoles. Regardless of the term used, there are various solutions to help you feel more comfortable in your shoes. While some conditions may require a prescription from a podiatrist, there are many over-the-counter options available to help you feel better and stay active.
What is the bottom of a boot called?
The vamp, the lower part of a boot, is cut from a single piece of leather and assembled in a series of steps. The medallion, or bug and wrinkle, is stitched onto it, then sewn to the top, wetted, and stretched over. It is then pulled back for the toe box to be inserted, sculpted, and dried. Pulls, or ear pulls, are loops sewn into the side of the boot at the top to help with insertion. Mule ears and flush pulls are fancier options. Some boot buyers prefer holes in the top for easy finger slips.
Inlays are delicate inlays, often involving microscopic strands and pieces of leather. Overlays, or foxings, are pieces of leather attached to the outside of the top or vamp, performing the same decorative function as inlays but are susceptible to scuffing or torn off.
What is the footbed of a boot?
The footbed plays a pivotal role in the overall comfort and support of a shoe, acting as a crucial interface between the insole and the midsole or slipsole. However, it is not uncommon for this component to fail when a pair of boots no longer provides the desired level of comfort. Similarly, the midsole, analogous to the stuffing within a mattress, may undergo a collapse and become irreversibly deformed, thereby losing its capacity to cushion and support as required.
How do you name parts in shoes?
The shoe upper is the entire part of the shoe that covers the foot, including the tongue, quarter, and outsole. The tongue is a flexible material underneath the laces and quarter, while the quarter is the back part of the upper, starting from the vamp and wrapping around the heel. The outsole is the final part of the shoe, containing the insole and outsole. The upper consists of the vamp, quarters, and linings, and is attached by stitches or molds. The tongue is a flexible piece of material underneath the laces and quarter.
Is it insole or outsole?
The sole of a shoe is the bottom part, consisting of the insole and outsole. The insole directly contacts the foot’s bottom, while the outsole contacts the ground during walking. Softer soles absorb shock better, but firmer ones are ideal for activities like cycling. The sole should be flexible while providing support to prevent foot pain.
The heel adds height to the shoe and should be low (half an inch or smaller) and wide. High heels can cause various problems, such as Achilles Tendinitis, Ankle Sprains and Strains, Blisters, Corns, Calluses, Bone Spurs, Haglund’s Deformity, Metatarsalgia, and Neruomas. The vamp, the top and middle section of the shoe, should provide adequate support to prevent foot slippage, which can lead to ankle sprains.
Shoe construction and design can either support the foot or cause harm. Shoes come in various shapes, sizes, and materials, and the construction and design can either provide support or cause harm.
What is the inside of a boot called?
The insole, or inner layer of the boot, plays a significant role in determining the comfort and wearability of the boot.
What is the boot floor called?
A boot floor is defined as the plastic paneling located within the confines of a vehicle’s boot, or alternatively, trunk floor. It is frequently designated as “boot lid,” “boot trim,” “Liigu,” or “Damage Rate Table.”
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For the kids who complete these programs then go right back to failing at life, the blame falls squarely on the parents. The kids put in the work, while the parents did nothing to maintain the betterment they received. Sad. Some people just don’t deserve to be parents, and their lack of care for their children shows.
I had a friend in highschool who got sent to boot camp like this one summer. He joined the military at 17 because his parents were overly strict he said that Marine Boot camp was easier than the teen boot camp. His parents don’t understand why they can’t see their grandkid outside of randomly in public and if they try to talk to him he tells his kids we need to leave.
Pouring my heart out for Marisol, she’s definitely a strong person who didn’t have the right parents to help her – it’s amazing that she personally decided to go through this to get her life on track when most others were sent here by irresponsible parents I hope that she and her daughter are doing well now
As an ex soldier, I feel sorry for the young people. It’s always easy to blame the parents for failing but with deeper thoughts, you’ll realise that some kids were born differently with condition such as OCD, ADHD, abondonment, all kinds of early trauma which may affect their social development. Trust me it’s not always bad parenting.
i’ve worked in law enforcement for a while now. i can tell you, we send people to many different programs. sometimes people will end up going through multiple programs. i’d say about 10% actually get their crap together. the issue is, they complete the program and end up going right back to the same environment that turned them into a piece of crap in the first place, same family, same friends, same social standard. all the programming is undone instantly.
I truly hope Marisol made it and she’s happy, healthy and stable now. She is a strong young woman who was given a shit hand in life. Putting herself though hell to try and get a better life for her baby. I respect the hell out of her. Also: Nicolas got sent to boot camp when he just needed to be sent to a psychiatrist to see if he is on the spectrum and if so, receive treatment and to learn coping mechanisms.
I really feel for Nicholas, the young man has so much going on in his head and found his comfort space and is more than likely on the spectrum (I am myself) I understand 100% what thoughts he is going through, I can barely leave the house, I can’t do groceries I can’t take my fiancé to dinner, it’s not because I don’t want to I just don’t understand how to communicate with people and understand what they want, I feel for this young man an I hope he gets the assistance and assurance he needs.
It’s sad to see some of the kids return to their lives in delinquency, even when they tried so hard to change, they know deep down it’s not something that can be fixed in just a couple of months. Marisol deserves the most, she is a strong person and I believe she will do her best to make sure her daughter lives a better life than what she had.
About the autism discussion, as a diagnosed autistic you can 100% find comfort in structured environments like this. I even prefer places like this, and thrive in structure. Every autistic person is different, stop babying us and putting us with colorful puzzle pieces as if we were sick children. Also stop diagnosing strangers. Some people are just anti-social and suffer from anxiety, not to mention weight issues can cause mental disorders. Thank you for reading.
I grew up in a good family. Not rich but loving parents. But I was a spoiled brat and addicted to article games. I ditched my first year of college. My parents insisted that I must go to serve in the army when I was 18. I had one year of hell there. But it saved my life from myself. I’m 30 years old now and have a good life. The physical and mental fortitude the army service has built up in me made me who I am today.
I’m totally rooting for Nicholas. To see he is still there getting his uniform made me pause to write this. Now to keep perusal and cheering him on. I’m cheering the others as well, (having 2 drop is still a loss BUT immensely better than I had expected) and seeing the pride on some faces as they got dressed is so amazing. Edit. Well that deescalated too brutally 🙁
It’s so sad to hear so many go back to their old ways. The army was so good for me, this brought back a lot of memories of basic training. Difference was that I didn’t return to my old life, I was taken out of that environment and placed into a new one. When I got out and went back to my old friends and family, I was fundamentally changed and a different person.
I was so happy and proud until the end where only one person is still persevering. Cheyanne really disappointed me, after all that hope she had when she was doing the ride along and her work in getting a GED. I really hope she gets herself situated in the future. I hope everyone who has done this finds their place in the world. That one girl loves her daughter so much and does whatever she must to support herself and the little girl. Not like her awful mother before, and I respect her so much for trying.
I went through Thunderbird Youth Academy 2 times. The first time was court appointed and the second time voluntary. It was one of the hardest things I did as a youth. I walked away from the programs with prefect 4.0gpa and a college degree paid for by the national guard. I still use some of the lessons I learned about life. I can say overall, I miss it, and will pursue a Cadre position at the academy one day to pay it forward. It changed me forever for the good and motivated me to do better in life.
I’m crying perusal the beautiful young girl playing with her wonderful little daughter. They really focused upon her because she’s very good at speaking while under pressure. It’s difficult to speak into a camera in the middle of a very emotional moment. At twenty years old I was sentenced to 136 months in the Federal Bureau of Prisons for some pretty serious federal, financial crimes… I was a delinquent for sure. I don’t think I had the strength and gumption to make it through a program like this. I really, really respect and admire these kids.
No BS tolerated! My nephew was sent to one of these camps by a judge for stealing a car at 14. It was the best experience he said. He thrived in a strict structured environment. He said all boys should at least have a few weeks there and girls too. Most of these kids lack structure and have too much time on their hands.
I love that almost immediately, Marisol was rolling around on the floor with her daughter when her sister brought her in for her first visit. I swear my kids invite me along to the park, beach etc., because I am instantly rolling in the dirt and jumping in puddles with my grand babies lol. When I finally come up for air they have either snuck off for a bit or standing there laughing at me lol
I went to a place called “Youth challenge academy” it was ran by army soldiers too on Ft.stewart in hinesville Ga.. it was exactly like this and I was terrified my first 2 weeks, it was called Hell for a reason. But once those 2 weeks were over, the other month’s were great and I loved it. Out of 7 platoons one being all female, we all got to walk the stage and graduate, something that wouldn’t have been possible without. I went on like many other’s to serve in the army!! I’d go back ever given the chance.
I did this for kids having trouble in my old high school a few years ago. Took my training both as a former RTC while enlisted and as an Officer in the United States Navy to help push and motivate those young men and women into being what they were supposed to be. I helped them see they were not failures they could do anything they set their mind on and that while I was extremely tough at times, they knew I cared about each and every last one of them, just like I did as a RDC training new recruits and just like I did with everyone under my command during my years as an officer. Proud to say many of those students that at one time were failing every class and ready to drop out of high school not only graduated a few of them also went on to serve in the military themselves.
As someone who went through these kinds of issues as a kid, i remember one place named saint michaels and it was terrible for anything other than putting a bunch of misbehaving kids all in one place together with little care of helping them just giving them an arbitrary number of time as punishment. This seems like something given i’m an adult now would have been much more beneficial than what i went through.
I’m so disgusted with Nicholas’ mom who let him get away with being the way he was from age 10 to adulthood and he has literally been crippled. At least when you are outright abused, you know you are being damaged. The kind of abuse that nicholas has endured though, is far more insidious, and I don’t think she can just blame it on the drinking because it sounds like she never put her foot down in the four years she was sober. Kids aren’t that complicated. You just have to be consistent which isn’t even that hard to do even if you drink all day. My granparents drank all day every day for years but she still had breakfast, lunch and dinner on the table. Encourage them when they do a good job. Don’t scoff when they are working hard on homework because you don’t like the fact that they are ignoring you to get their work done. If you don’t encourage them, then at least just STAY OUT OF THEIR WAY so they can move ahead without you constantly putting up fucking roadblocks for them.
Nicholas mom is the type of mom that didn’t play with Nicholas outside and the outdoors or anything she’s the time that didn’t pay attention that only took him to school as a means of babysitting like daycare for her the easiest way for her to keep him busy was giving him article games she trained him that way she made him what he is a lazy person just like herself now she’s mad and punishing the kid because he won’t get up out of the article game and do something productive well it’s her fault she should not be punishing him like that he is still a kid in his own mind stuck in an adult’s body
You see the problem isn’t with the person, but the environment they grew up in. For example, that introverted guy who played article games you saw how he changed from being with himself to having an actual talent. You have to change your environment to change yourself and make your dream come true. Currently I’m in a similar situation. I’m not sure what’s going to happen in the next two months but I’m hoping it will turn out well for me.
I voluntarily imposed my own “boot camp,” I joined the U.S. Army at 17 yo. I felt I needed more discipline, structure, challenge and direction in my life. Best decision I made as a teenager. Today, I’m retired with more than enough income, business & farm operator, traveled all over the world, experiences good & bad that can never be taken & changed. If I did not take the choice & direction I may be just like these kids since I too was headed in that abyss. I thank God for His love & guidance.🙏 This is a fantastic program for all misguided youth who are eager to change the direction of their lives.🇺🇲❤️🇺🇲 It can be done🙏🇺🇲
BA in Psychology and certified addiction/abuse recovery coach here. Some things I found rather bothersome upfront: they didn’t do anything to address the core issues of their behavioral issues. They simply treated them on the surface and didn’t give those kids ANY room to find their own answers. Erin Gruwell, the teacher of the original 150 Freedom Writers did that for her students at least 10x better. She was just a high school English teacher who figured out how to relate the material to her students’ level. And all 150 thrived, some even became the first in their families to graduate, because of her. I wasn’t seeing any such effort for relatableness there. So boot camps are supposed to be reform alternatives? They’re more like push, push, PUSH, punishment, punishment, PUNISHMENT! And “obey authority like a bunch of robots” attitude. Even most pro behaviorists will tell you that it’s an emphasis on positive reinforcement works best. Again, not much of that there.
I was a tac SGT for a camp in Northern NV. outside of Reno. I can tell you how great this is for the young and unmotivated. I still get emails from the graduates, and they have turned themselves around. I miss it.. it was a sacrifice for everyone involved. I was always up before the students, and going to sleep after I put them to bed. VERY REWARDING!!!
This program seems pretty awesome! These sergeants really know how to challenge them, build them up, and instill confidence in them. And if they get back to their old ways, it certainly isn’t because of the academy! There are so many factors at stake, namely a combination of environment, personality, and lack of options.
I lost a beautiful 21 yr old grandson to a god-awful cancer… he was making the right moves for a good life when it was brutally taken away. It hurts me to see these youngsters throwing their lives away and I pray they get back on track and realize they have only one life and they can make it great or waste it. R. I. P. Nicholas Bel
oh man! this documentary was far better than any recent movie on Netflix. I cried like a baby when Marison saw her daughter again. Poor Marisol. Life is unfair. Some people are born in a golden crib, and some others are born in a dumster. But as Sartre said: we are what we do with what they made of us. So there is always hope even if you are born in the worst situation. I root for Marison: don´t give up, young lady, you are a child of God, and you radiate light. Keep fighting, and you will be very successful. God bless our young American people and all our soldiers trying to correct their behavior.
I had just went through one of these Academies, the article actually came out a week or two before I graduated. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve made in my entire life and will happily tell struggling kids to go. These Academies and Cadre do so much for our communities, and I’m about to go back to a sub ChalleNGe program for a Medical Assistant class and can’t be more thankful. Thank you to the US National Guard, and to the ChalleNGe Academies across the country.
This is 6 months crammed into an hour article for ENTERTAINMENT. The program itself is great. I completed it as have some of my friends. The fail rate isn’t because the program is bad. When these kids graduate they have multiple options available. They are offered grants for college. They can also enlist in ANY branch of the armed forces and start out with a rank making way more money than the others who start from the bottom. The reality is the vast majority of these kids still have to go home to the life that put them in the situation to begin with. Most of these kids are only in the program to stay out of jail. They have no intention on doing anything beyond that when they do leave. So its right back to the slums and the negative things just like before. Its rather annoying to see so many people blaming the program. So many people saying there should be follow ups for mostly adults by the time they do leave. You morons are unrealistic. Thousands of these kids all over the country how is that gonna work? These men and woman have lives too just like everyone else. They go in and stay for weeks at a time never even leaving the compound trying to get through to these knuckle headed kids. Once they leave they are contacted for ONE YEAR and its up to the Kids and there parents from there. They can’t and shouldn’t have to be babysitting for someone else’s kids or adukts.
I feel really bad for Nicholas. What his mom did is extremely abusive. She had absolutely no business sending him to a place like this. When he needed was social activities not being sent to a sensory hellhole. Being on the spectrum it was probably most likely the worst possible place for someone like him and it probably made him feel even worse about himself because of how much he was falling behind the others and probably even reinforced his desire to stay locked up in his basement even more so. Instead she should have looked for inclusive events for people like him who are into article games
I’m not at all surprised that these camps just don’t work. I’ve been inside many well-functioning families and none of them use military tactics. What they do use is giving the kids plenty of real attention, explain why some things are wrong and be consistent in stopping bad behaviour. This is how you create responsible adults.
I believe these kind of bootcamps are very helpful for troubled teens. But if the environment from which they (troubled teens) came from are not changed when they graduate bootcamps, then the percentage of them getting a better life will not be that high. Im not saying bootcamps of this kind is bad, no not at all. All im saying is there needs to be another program of some sort to support them after bootcamp. Help change to better the environment.
I served as a U.S. Marine. While perusal this I kept thinking how I missed my calling. I wish I could have been an Instructor for this type of Program. I know I would have been very good at it because I know how to motivate young people and get through to them. These Instructors are awesome. I would have been honored to serve in this Program with them. Never stop fighting to be better!
I was entry-level separated from the Air Force last September. It was for my anxiety because I wasn’t in the best state of mind when I enlisted. I come from a line of military family. I wanted to make my family proud but my anxiety was triggered because I was worried about my husband since he wasn’t in a good place. When I was told that I was being discharged, I thought I was a loser, a terrible wife and a disappointment to my family. I can’t join even if I tried. I am happy for these people that they are going here to be a better person.
Similar to the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. I attended Washington Youth Academy in 2016 and this school played a huge role in shaping the man I am today. I can say most of the cadets in my class went on to join the military, some got a job after graduating high school, some attended college, and very few felt back into their old habits.
It was sad to hear what happened to the three kids this documentary focused in on, I wonder if they are a sample population of what happens to most of these kids after they graduate? And 80% fail their exams and “get jobs”; I guess those would be min wage jobs with no future. All of this was sad to hear, while perusal this documentary it appeared these kids were getting motivated enough to carry that momentum with them after graduation; apparently not.
I was a cadet at the Wyoming ChalleNGe, I volunteered knowing I could get my GED and begin taking college classes earlier and get a head start, getting an associates degree before I even turned 19. Though that last bit never ended up happening, the things I took from the program really did help me for the better, I lost 50lbs of pure fat and gained it back in muscle, learned some very helpful life skills, like checkbook balancing and loan budgeting, and gained confidence that I never would have without the ChalleNGe. I participated in a clean-up in the aftermath of a flood that impacted a close by town, Lusk, (where I also became the proud owner of my very own dinosaur bone) went to the Douglas drag strip, where I assisted in cleaning the track after a racer blew a rod, ran a VFW breakfast, lead a platoon (half of the kids in my class), among many other exciting opportunities that I would have never had the will, means, or motivation to participate in otherwise. WCCA gave me a sense of brotherhood, kickstarted my adulthood, and blessed me with a lot of decent values and morals to live by. It’s not for everyone, and honestly it’s sad how difficult it is to gain this kind of experience. I came out with an ASVAB score of 80, and never ended up going into the military, because I have pre-existing conditions that prevent me from enlisting. Years later I know I’m grateful for that, to a point, though without the ChalleNGe I would never have done the things I have. I probably would have killed myself by now, or be in prison.
I’m glad this article is available. I was only a few minutes into the documentary when I found myself asking questions about how things turn out and what is being done for re-entry support. Sadly, the story ends about where you would expect it to. For a few kids, the boot camp experience is the kick in the pants they need. I don’t mind the focus on order, discipline, and sacrifice…but there has to be a purpose. As adults, knowing what we know, we can’t ask kids to make that kind of commitment and then not have a plan for re-entry that helps these kids get a new life. Maybe the best analogy is a recovering drug addict…I can leave my neighborhood, my circumstances, and my reality…go someplace AWAY from all that and get clean…but, if you put me right back into the same neighborhood, circumstance, and reality, then I’m a lot more likely to end up where I started. And so, while I think programs such as this have their place in the toolbox of a community that is determined to meet the needs of all young people, I hope the bigger takeaway for all is that 1) these otherwise “throwaway” kids have hopes and dreams and gifts and abilities just like other kids, but many of them are caught in a web of unfavorable circumstances and, 2) if we really want to change the lives of children, then we have to change the circumstances faced by those children. That often means ministering to the needs of families, broken though they may be.
If you’re under 18, you have no rights. So this is legal torture, it works for a lot of people, but sometimes stress cracks the mental health bubble in the developing brain and you end up paying more in taxes because of easily treatable people stuck in the streets or in jail. Would love to see 10 year exit polls.
Break them down, and then build them back up as people. Been there in boot camp. It might seem like “torture” to those who who have never been there, but it 100% isn’t. They ride you when you make mistakes, but they also show you pride in doing the right thing, teamwork, and how to push yourselves to be better.
As a parent of the kid like Nicholas you gotta sign him up for regular activities with other kids like sports or whatever while he’s still in bootcamp and feeling good because after he leaves bootcamp he has nothing to do. Either the parents go outside and do something with him or they should at least encourage him to do other things
“80% who leave these programs fail their classes or to get a job”, understandable because there is no support network for them. It’s recidivism without going to prison, they’re going back to the same environment that got them into trouble in the first place. They may have changed but their situations and surroundings haven’t.
I’m always surprised that people still think this is a good way to get them “back on the track”. Only good if they’re going into the army; I.e. the sponsor. These kids need a caring environment that guides them to understand what it means to be a productive and empathetic adult. I’ve volunteered for numerous nonprofits and taught at a college for underserved teens. I was teaching them skills, but also nurturing them, listening to them and work with them on solutions.
I went to a boot camp like this at 16 years old Illinois Murphysboro Bootcamp. 6 months program and it changed my life. I turned 17 while I was in there. We wore BDU’s Boots marched everywhere had military personnel come and run our obstacle course. Carrier logs and PT PT PT. It was an experience ill never forget. Graduated as a captain and will always remember that…
I was in a bootcamp for 2 years. It was up to us when we got out. We lived in a point system. If you messed up you lose a days points. Points are important cause you get privileges. Took me 4 months to get a phone call cause I was so rebellious. 2 years. The physical you adjust to and it becomes routine. I was in the best shape of my life when I graduated. It saved my life. Someone said parents need bootcamp. You are correct.
The truth is the ARMY just want recruits. It was never about the kids. Most of the kids came from poverty, hard life already at such a young age. Doing exercicies and being yelled at won’t accomplish anything. In theory it may seem amazing and inspire, It’s not. And then they left the program and what? How are they going to keep on? They may learn submission, but in real life they will be lost. They need counseling, how to get a good job, how to apply to college, financial classes and stuff like that. So sad they went through this.
Very inspiring, I run a program that integrates troubled youth into the construction industry. We have found that long term,day in day out work couples while working with a crew of older workers that know the ropes of life and how to teach discipline, inspire and care for these young people who never had a responsible, caring but disciplinary figure changes people life.
I was a police cadet in my secondary school and I remembered the times we used to train for around 7 to 8 hours and just that was tiring enough. I also had asthma so our instructor wouldn’t push me too hard but I really wish they did, it felt unfair. Moving on, just about 7 to 8 hours of training would wore us down each day just thinking about the trainings these people my age goes thru is jaw droping. They are dedicated I’m very proud of them for going thru all this.
I have mixed feeling about the program itself–may work for some kids. It appears to be a better program than many with apparently caring staff. But the transition is crap. This is high structure where some kids (like Cheyenne) can succeed. But goes from high structure to (what looks like none at all). To not help someone like Marisol with housing is kind fo criminal. These kids require a lot of support and services as much after they graduate as while they are in. It seems they graduate a lot of the kids to basically nothing. BTW, not sure what Lawrence was doing in this. He looks to be a young man on the autism spectrum or some kind of social anxiety disorder perhaps. It doesn’t seem like a place for a withdrawn person, and not sure what structure would do to help him.
Sad about Nicholas 😢 Did ANYONE ELSE pickup on the TERRIBLY DISTANT the relationship was between him and his mum? SHE CREATED THE PROBLEMS SHE HAD WITH HIM and wanted someone else to fix him/the problems SHE ALONE made, That being said IDK where the Father was 🤷♂️ (and it wasn’t as if he was out breaking the law/committing crimes/being a delinquent either just a teenaged introverted gamer 💯) Wasn’t surprised @ ALL with the Cheyenne girl 💯 But Marisol was the TRUE champion of this story 😊 GOOD ON ALL THESE KID’S/GOOD FOR THEM!!! 💯 I hope EVERYTHING works out for them ALL 🇳🇿MAD LOVE FROM NEW ZEALAND🇳🇿
had me in tears the whole time.. I hate to see anyone struggle but especially kids.. we need to do better in this nation.. i swear to you we do.. praying for them all to find their way in life and to be successful and prosper. To the sweet young lady with the little girl… I pray that you find some place to call home soon and raise your baby. Stay safe. Blessings. <3
As tough as these programs are, and no matter how hard these kids have had it in life, I fully believe in programs like this one. As a kid who grew up rough an mad bad choices young, prison an the possibility of losing my life changes my whole Outlook. But at the same time, it falls on parents early to be parents. Not friends, not the person their kid can dish too, no parents. But I’d rather see kids struggling through this program then filling up our jails, prisons, or worse then all our streets. At the end of the day, when no one else cares for these kids while they are going through hell, programs like these an the people who run them care so much that they will put them through hell to help them make better choices.
Kudos for every one in this program, the cadres, the kids, it must all be hard work. Sgt Brown whose voice is so strained, Sgt Yin who seemed firm, tough, but he truly seemed as if he wanted to believe the kids in his charge. Who wouldn’t want a comfortable life? I pray for everyone in this program, who have had bad past, made bad choices, and wish that your future is brighter. I hope that everyone involved have a happier life.
As a mom of four boys, 2 in the Army, I disagree with the negative comments. This program is building discipline and pride in these young people. No matter who you are or where you are there are rules, and these young adults need to learn that for the first time in their lives in order to be productive in life. There are consequences for their actions and they are learning that.
👏🏼I love it. I will never forget my time in Arizona Boys Ranch, especially CCC which was similar to this except we had Tans, boot blowsers, and button ups so our gig line was always straight. PT was brutal but I definitely was an animal at sports because of it. Not everyone can handle it but it still makes u stronger 4 sure and without this discipline most of these teens would be screwed 👏🏼🙌🏼
Every American should automatically serve two years in Military Service after high school graduation. The level of discipline would eliminate the “weak”, “woke”, and otherwise “emotionally compromised leftards” from becoming the detriment to society that they currently are. Truth, Logic, and Common Sense would prevail! 🤷♂️
I’ve been through one of these programs (an MYA, Military Youth Academy). I found brothers to call family…. I remember when I had to be taken aside to.. I guess, protect my dignity because I started to cry openly and wanted to quit and nearly went up to my PL to ask for paperwork to go home.. but I pushed through and have never been more proud in my life. I still have the Class A dress uniform I wore on graduation. And will remember the smile of my Opa, mother, und brother mostly my Opa cause I can’t see it no more.
Brings back so many memories of OYCP in Oregon. Absolutely hated it in the beginning and didn’t want to leave in the end. Having that daily routine and structure gets so embedded into ur head that it becomes all you know. U become family with the other cadets in your platoon struggling, crying, laughing together. Amazing experience
Honestly, I think the soldiers are motivated truly to help these teens the best way they think possible. They aren’t “cruel” or being abusive. They are imposing on these kids the standards and principles that helped them become the successes that they have made of themselves. And programmes like this probably do help a lot of kids. The problem is when this method is seen as a solution for EVERYONE. A lot of American youth policy seems to be REACTIVE. “Oh there’s a problem with troubled teenagers? Send them to boot camp”. Then when it inevitably fails for some teens it’s “ok, let’s scrap that”. Why not have a PROACTIVE approach in which they say “Ok, there will always be troubled teenagers for a variety of reasons, let’s create a system and brings together as many different approaches as possible so we can help kids across the board”
Interesting Doc, not fully sure how I feel about this. On one hand yeah this might be the tipping point for some people to get things together in the long run and genuinely turn their life around but I’d be interested to know how effective it is on a broad scale. Hard to not come away thinking that so much would have to have gone wrong with these kids for them to ever turn up in the first place and addressing the issue at this point in the life of these people seems way too late for a lot of them. Regardless of any good it could do I came away with a really bad taste in my mouth when thinking about the involvement of the US Army. They aren’t a charity and this troubled teen to military service pipeline they’ve set up is an even more direct version of their usual tactics such as recruiting in poor areas and in places where young people with social issues tend to congregate. Seems predatory on the part of the military and I would like to know how many of the people who attend actually benefit.
When I was at USMC bootcamp, I saw several kids like these kids on this documentary. Forgotten, abused, neglected, drug addicted teens who just needed a second chance to prove that they could be something greater than the stereotype that they portrayed. I saw those guys push through and become U.S Marines.
When I was younger, my high school had marine ROTC. I regret having been a wuss and not joined after college, but I enjoyed ROTC so much at the time, that I actually volunteered myself for a program like this just for fun. I wasn’t into drugs, wasn’t failing, just wanted to do it. They informed me I “wasn’t a candidate” because of this and “no, you can’t come down just to PT for part of your day” also, nothing wrong with being a gamer and I resent that theyre portraying it so negatively
Sooo the kid developed a liking to article games because of the reality he was forced into. She got sober and that warrants her bringing his entire life (not hurting anyone or himself) to a screeching hault? I hope he goes on to become like a game developer or something and makes millions. Seems he doesn’t like or trust people and if we are being real, that’s mostly fair.
Indeed, many, too many, parents need this boot camp! Being yelled at is not going to build self esteem – in my estimation. Nor will coddling them. Getting the acts together of both of their parents might be the solution. Parents take young kids & teens to laugh at gay parades? Really? Every parent there needs this camp. Our country would benefit tremendously if these parades were not allowed at all!!! “Pride Month”?
I did one like this for Lincoln’s Challenge Academy(LCA) in Rantoul Illinois. The 6 months I went, it was a weird time so we were transitioning from building to building so half of the time there was spent trying to fix the new building and make it livable. I only went for my GED. I wasn’t a bad kid I was a lazy one tho. I met some tough kids from Chicago, lots of fights and gang activity which was all shut down as soon as it wanted to start by the Lt.’s. This camp changed my life, I wouldn’t be where I am making good money if it was for it. My manners my way of living, trying to keep it as a routine is what really helped. I owe the Captains and Lieutenants everything I have. I would go back if I had to do it again. LAC Class of 45-15 Team 1 Bomb Squad
All you people out there that are screaming this is child abuse, I work at youth challenge in Arkansas. This program is done on a national scale. It is precisely dictated as to how it will be ran. There is absolutely no physical or verbal abuse. In fact we have what’s called a hands-off policy. If you notice the sergeant had to have their permission to correct their drill positions. Everything is carefully planned to accent on the eight pillars that we teach.
Heartbreakjng that there’s no “aftercare” or some sort of program to help them achieve the goals that are so close to their grasp. So many just have no idea ^how^ to function in the regular world, because they’ve never had to. That’s a huge downside to putting all this effort and time into these kids.
I think these bootcamps are overall good, specifically these that are run by the actual US Army. But there are myriad horror stories from these fly-by-night operations from unlicensed grifters that kidnap kids (with parents’ permission of course) at night and have actual abusive tactics, including sexual abuse and deaths.
I HATED seeing Nick’s lack of effort and i almost came to the comments to say terrible things, but seeing him at graduation, leading the class to completion on the piano, it was incredibly inspiring and touching. Good for you Cadet Mosher!!! edit: and then he went back to article games three months later.. welll shiiiit xD
I think honestly, instead of locking teens up in cell’s.. this should be the first thing they send them to. It teaches discipline and hard love. Something most in juvenile didn’t get at home!! It’ll at least give them a fighting chance. Locking them in a cell doesn’t do anything but teach them to have more anger, more rebellion, and depression.. all they leave juvie with is an attitude.
I did this shit as a kid. I always challenged the instructors and got in trouble. Did more pushups, running, and got yelled at more than anyone else they even made me cut grass with a pair of scissors. I threw up so many times from being pushed, the more fit I got the more I became disciplined at my rebellion. Ended up still being a criminal for years just added disciplines like mui thia, bjj, cycling, running, weight training, and got obsessed with strategy and reading. I was so determined to over throw the war on drugs. Ironically becoming fully invested in criminal activity’s I became proficient in chemistry. I ultimately thought the only way to win the war on drugs was to create a genetically modified organism to produce drugs and pass it out which resulted in me finding my passion. The crazy world of genetics is what pulled me out of a life of crime. I realized all I wanted to do was study genetics.
Let’s be honest. The majority of them wouldn’t be there if they grew up in households that truly cared for them and loved them. When I was younger I wished to be sent to a boarding school and even thought about joining the army because I was neglected at home, no structures no nothing. I thought by myself that I could be better Going thru a tough time than being at home. And again I’m honest it wasn’t my mistake. My parents failed to take good care of me. I live a good life now without army or anything. But I also left home when I was 16 and then I started to build my life. But if you are down and mistreated and abused not everyone can find this way. Children turn into “uncontrolled chaos” but not because they want to, they just don’t know how to help themselves all the time. It’s sad. I feel for all of them. I hope that every child that is not treated the way they should will find a way, a better life and love they deserve. ❤
The core issue is the environments they return to. Yes this military style bootcamp gives them the structure and accountability that a lot of them really need but once they leave the camp and return home its back to the same stuff. If anything, the parents/guardians that send their children to these should also agree to at least take some sort of classes to facilitate changes in the household.
I actually sat down and watched this whole article and I mean it was just great. From staff to the article quality, this was amazing! The fact that this program is free is also exactly what this country needs! No excuse! Very proud of all those who made it through and managed to stay consistent even after graduation! 🎓
I really feel sorry for Nicholas, he might be an aspie, which explains why he doesn’t socialize and finds solace in article games. That’s how I was when I was younger. Cheyenne needed a little more tough love, the drill instructors sort of took it easy on her. After the shower incident, it was no surprise she went back to her old ways. As for Marisol, Someone should help her out and give her shelter while she tries to straighten her life out.
I feel bad for Nicolas because a big reason he’s like that is because of his mother. He locks himself away because thats all he knows . He wasnt taught other ways on how to process anything. All that time during his childhood while she drinking her life away, her son was struggling not to mention he might be on the spectrum as well. I am glad to hear shes sober now but my issue is that instead of providing Nicolas with the proper treatment he needs for years worth of trauma, you send him to a bootcamp??? Are u serious…
I disagree with this. The military doesn’t accept people with mental disabilities for a reason so putting them into this type of training is fucked up and it’ll make their mental health worse and not only that, some of them look like they’re not at baseline fitness level and I doubt they got medically cleared for this type of training like they do at actual military basic training- A Navy sailor
It’s so sad to find out that only 20% of these kids made it. However, the silver lining is that this is 37 more kids (20% of the starting cadets) end up in a better position than they would have if they never went in the first place. I am really rooting for Marisol. She is so strong and knows where her priorities are. Nicholas however, is going to be another shining example of a man-child living in his parent’s basement, sucking off that tit; until one day they die and he is left absolutely destitute (considering the parents are renting).
There should be more programs like this. Juvie doesn’t help anybody. Send them to a boot camp where while the cadre maybe hard on them, they are also capable of showing compassion. Some of these kids just need that mother/father figure to let them know there is more to life than what they have experienced. This is how rehabilitation for troubled youth is done
Sad to say but none of this crap is going to work, if it does only 2% will change, sad to say but it’s just like the water was hot before they came here when they leave they go right back into the hot water so ain’t nothing going to change, they came to bootcamp to cool down, unless they return/go to a new environment when they leave and sometime that don’t work either but yeah… NOT HAPPENING sad but true….
I don’t understand how this harsh treatment can change someone to good – i would come out as a freaking Michael Myers after that ✋ This only makes me angry and hate authority even more.. like what’s the point 🤷♀️ It’s not going to work for alot of people – when you struggle you need support, care, kindness and maybe psychologist.. not torture and disrespect.
That is disappointing that Nicholas and Cheyenne have gone back to their former lifestyles despite their great achievements during boot camp. I hope they see the error of their ways and become mature enough to change into the wonderful citizens they can be. I wish Marisol and her daughter a positive and productive lives together.
This is pretty awesome!! Its kinda sad. You get happy for them, then at the end you you hear about their downfall. The girl with the baby, having to live hotel to hotel is BS. There should be help for her. Hope she rises above the suckies of life! Makes me miss boot camp!! There was nothing quite like it! Get-Some …. Get-Some 💪
It’s just not enough for them. It’s just barely a reset on their mindset about what is possible. However, once they leave they have nothing to support that mindset. They are back to the negativity that got them to bootcamp in the first place. They need an outreach program that they can check in with and continue to get guidance on HOW to do what needs to be done. Motivation and confidence only go so far when the real world is literally nothing better than hell.
I’m high asf and this Nicholas kid has had me lmao literally lmao 😂 he tired leaving then momma bear put a stop on that then buddy can’t even go home and play his article games lmao I’m fucking dead ahhhhhhh 😂😂😂😂 I’m feeling so sorry for buddy lol come on big nick u got this hahahah 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 damn his weekend was ruined from the jump lol
It’s all about the hope. At least there’s a place where they can go to if they or their parents chose to, away from their existing situation. Hopefully this break will help everyone make better decisions for their future lives. Marisol has the right mindset, hope she will meet better people as she starts her journey to fight for her and her daughter’s betterment.
These programs don’t work. Kids like this need actual treatment, therapy, and an assessment of their material conditions. This program does none of it. It makes people feel good that these kids are receiving harsh treatment for their failures. They’re kids, they don’t have control over their conditions, and they’re going to act out when they’re doing badly.
Why do Americans think this is a solution to troubled youth? How many of your vets have mental health issues, drug problems and are homeless? What about the movie of the true story of one of your most decorated vets that ended up taking his own life. I mean, if military training is supposedly so great why are a lot that go through this for years if not decades end up living a horrible life?