to speak his mind. The mother though, also needs to understand that she needs to give her son support and comfort in order to steer in a positive direction. The mother needs counseling on how to be a "nurturing yet firm" parent- perhaps using the authoritarian method of parenting. With the collaboration of the school, counseling, and mother's help, a strong effort to revive this adolescent's life in a healthy and happier way can be achieved....
