The_Donster wrote: It's a frustrating situation and find it's sometimes easier just using his myspace to talk to him. Althought that sometimes backfires, since he has the attention span of a gnat. Anyway, appreciate the advice and will take a look at that site...thanks.
Y'know, just having a chat over pizza may go a long way to helping you understand what he's going through right now. It doesn't have to be anything formal; just a little time spent. This will help to show him that you're willing to make time for him at this important time of his life and also help eliminate the distractions of IMs and dirty pictures on the interwebz.
If it's not too personal, please do keep me updated; I've never had the parents' point of view on this subject, although I've seen many a reaction.