[renton20]

Well if there was ever a "high risk" kid this sound like it. Without taking too much responsibility for him is he living in a safe place right now? Especially if not than I think that it's necessary to involve the counselor whether he wants you too or not. I think that it might also be a good thing to inform him, and ask his consent if not his blessing beforehand. Despite the fact that he did come to you with this, which does say a lot about him, he is still 15 and does not have the decision making skills right now to make such important choices.

I work in a rehab center that deals with the youth population (14-24) and we see a lot of kids with similar situations. It can be a dangerous thing when kids grow up without any strong male role model. It sounds like the most you can do for him right now is to keep on teaching and trying to be that role model, and maybe give him a push towards getting the help that he needs.

Good for you by the way for getting involved. Whether he reacts in a positive way or not to whatever action that you deem appropriate in this situation, I think that in the long run he will appreciate anything that you do on his behalf.

Josh


Edit: please let us know how the situation turns out