I agree with kcab about peers but isn't there also help from DYS? This is a big issue for any PG multi-skipped kid. Perhaps there is guidance from them?

I was just having the teen conversation with two moms this morning. One mom has kids in their 20s, one 11 & 13 and me with an 8 year old.

The one in the middle just had a son go to a barmitzvah and come home drunk. She talked about social sites apps. Kids are creating these. One called fm or something is where kids post anonymously anything about another kid. And her kids are good, active, sports oriented. There are so many things going on out there. And no matter how smart you are, emotionally you are still a teen.

I hope this passes without too much discomfort HK.