This is a debate I need to win.
Why?
Also, why is speculation about how he'll feel in 10 or 15 years relevant if he's made it clear that he doesn't want to talk about it? Maybe he's not taking any comfort in the idea and it just bugs him to keep hearing it repeated.
Maybe your son feels like people are preaching to him and is tired of it. Maybe he just doesn't want to talk about his potential emotions in the distant future. Maybe there's another reason for him not wanting to do theater and he's just using the brace as a way to avoid talking about it. If he wants to keep up the theater, he could take a different role or do something offstage. Next year, when the brace is off, he can reassess his options.
It's not like he has a choice about the brace, right? Your previous posts have given me the impression that he understands why he has to wear it, and accepts it. Is this correct? Do you think he's depressed? Pain and isolation aren't a lot of fun. Does he have friends he sees every week?
Your OP in this thread didn't make it clear why you think you need to win the debate.
