Thanks so much for the advice and guidance but most of all for the encouragement. You guys make opening up that much easier by being straight up!
Because this kids mom died of a drug overdose when he was 2 (he was born when she was in jail) and they don't even know the race of the father, the grandparents have tried too hard to keep him straight.
Another thing is the farmer type grandparents own hundreds of acres of land, houses they rent, and other business ventures. So this kid is close to throwing away millions of dollars. It'll end up all going to his uncle who is also quite the bum.
Over the years, I've worked with, coached, mentored, 100s of kids. Whenever they goofed off in school, disobeyed parents, got in fights, or talked stupid, I'd always tell them that I would visit them when they went to jail. Kinda odd that the kid I spent the most time with will be the first one for me to visit.
I imagine I'll always be there for the little bastard!
(although can be used as a swear word, I believe the usage here is anatomically correct!
) LIFE'S GOOD!
Brian