So many thngs wrong with this post. First, stop thinking that the kid is going to end up with the kids he hangs out with for the rest of his life. Next, realize that the fact that he puts on Tefilin and wears a Yarmulka every day shows that he respects and honors the Torah and he wont do anything that is prohibited. Im not talking about stealing and things of that nature, Im talking about talking to girls and eating non-kosher. Sure he goes to the movies with his friends until all hours of the night but that doesnt mean hes going off the derech. Im a young person and I know these things more than a 45 year old therapist does. Therapists work with the mind so they will tell you to talk to him and set rules and stuff. He couldnt care less if you told him that he needs to be home by a certain time or he needs to tell you what he did that day. He just wants to live for now and enjoy life for what it is. He will mature soon enough and realize that he needs an education to get somewhere in life so try sending him away. Maybe to Israel for a year or California. He needs space and he wants to be away from his parents because he thinks you are pressuring him. he doesnt realize that you only want the best for him but he will soon dont worry. After he gets some space and learns in a relaxed environment he will come home and he will be much more mature.
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