It is such a difficult time being a teenager, with hormones making you crazy, suddently the shirt labels matter...actually everything matters SO much (they're hyper sensitive). I find DS is better if he's been isolated from friends for the weekend (not on purpose, but if our family goes away). I don't think it's a reflection on his friends really. I love chatting with his friends while DS is also in the car and getting SO much information that DS has neglected to share.