I think this topic came up before, and I think I made my opinion quite clear, nevertheless I will do so again.
I think the use of camp names is downright wrong. It is irresponsible and does not have the best interests of the campers in mind.
We are trying to entrust these kids to us, but by doing so we are dishnoest about the most important thing, our names. If a kid is having trouble and would like to talk about it, wouldn't it be right for them to know who you really are; not sugar plum fairy or Ursula?
Dale Carnegie, one of the foremost experts on human behaviour, wrote a whole chapter of his book on how one's name is that most important word to them. It is crucial for us to use names when we are dealing with people. However, it seems like camps ignore this in favour of tradition?
I don't buy it.
