%#*?€# kids!

I teach a vocational trade at an "at risk" school. A lot of these young adults are hungry for someone to discapline them. They come in acting tough but can be turned around by believing someone cares enough to tell them "no" or correct them with some bass in your voice. I agree with the posts who are suggesting not giving up on him. Our youth are almost ALL troubled in one way or another, 2ndly: if we all give up, who'll be paying taxes when the rest of us retire!!!