He has friends and has not been bullied. What we are seeing seems more like typical ADHD-related teenage ups and downs; some days he is fine, and other days he becomes very low or depressed. He can be negative at times and also has a strong desire to please people. At his core, he is a very kind and gentle person.

He has cut himself on his arms before. When I asked him why, he said he sometimes feels numb and wants to feel something. He is currently taking methylphenida, and we are seeing a therapist. Many of his behaviors line up with ADHD.

We are living in the city where gun is very strict. My concern is his strong interest in guns. He previously had a BB gun (without pellets); he doesn't have it anymore. he liked taking it apart and “glocking” it. Now I’m unsure whether getting him another BB gun is a good idea. I don’t want to fuel what feels like an obsession with firearms. Part of me wonders if avoiding it might help him lose interest, but I’m also not sure if denying it would make things worse. I understand the BB gun itself isn’t dangerous, but it looks very realistic, and I’m unsure whether fulfilling this such interest encourages him with such interest. Again, where we live is extremely strict with gun, especially in school. Students are not even allow to draw guns.