You cannot see the progress, but it occurs.

A HS friend's son had many of the same issues when young, and they struggled with them. This boy was a goofy, clumsy, and hilariously funny little brat.

We fell out of contact for a few years and then I ran into him. His son is a National Merit Scholar, Homecoming King, and Class President. I was shocked. It all came together in the 9th grade. They found the right mix of things and were there for him.