Basically we are dealing with someone with conduct disorder. Rules do not apply to him. He sees something he wants, he takes it. If you have it then it will be your loss. Every door in the house has a keyed lock. He might sit through therapy but doesn't really participate and most recently started refusing to go. Refuses medication and has started self medicating with marijuana. He has a fascination with fire. Burns paper. Fire is said to be about control and he definitely tries to control people within his sphere of influence. Lies as easily as speaks to you. I could say more but I think you are starting to get the picture. ... View more

I live with a very similar situation just make it a boy with an older sister who is bad but not as bad. The boy just started special school, 2 days in he's coming up with excuses not to go. Making him go so far. As a result, I fully expect him to act out violently very soon. Mom moved out a month ago, fed up with the 2 of them. I'm just trying to figure out how to get him to 18. ... View more