Not what I would call pleasant, liesure-time reading but fascinating none the less.

How sad. I think we are just beginning to realize that children, too, have mental health disorders. We are starting to recognize depression in children. At least now we are not so quick to blame the mother as in the past.

I hope people don't read the link and start thinking their kids are mentally ill just because they talk back and don't want to go to school! On the other hand, lack of success in school can be depressing and sleep is a great escape. I still remember my mother moaning, "All you ever do is sleep!" Looking back, I think I was depressed and wonder if I would have been co-operative if help was offerred.

When your hormones are raging, its pretty hard to control your mind.

More rambling. Good luck and remember they do grow up - usually in spite of us.