What to believe on the Internet? |
I don't know.
One thing about the Internet we all do know, is Google is not God. It is very difficult to know what is real and what isn't. Which is why I created my organization over a decade ago.
You see, I was scammed by that "static" website. I was further scammed by the many toll free numbers and slick sales reps that convinced me I needed helped and fast. In my defense (though I was still stupid looking back) the Internet was not as sophisticated as it is today - so parents today do have many more resources to determine what is real and what is not.
I do encourage parents to learn from my mistakes. A quick version of my story (which the program sued me to try to get me to remove from the Internet and lost) - www.aparentstruestory.com - will give you an idea of how not to get scammed online.
My story was published by Health Communications Inc, (home of Chicken Soup for Soul book series) in a effort to help parents with struggling teens.
Do you need a free consultation.... still confused... visit www.helpyourteens.com.