IMO he needs a strong male role model in his life which is something he does not have. He is adopted, has no R with his birth father, he was the only kid his birth mom put up for adoption, and he only sees his adopted father 4 times per month. His adopted father also plays a very minimal role in his life and does not participate in really any of his activities outside of when it is his weekend to have him.
I think he is the type of kid that would react differently to male discipline vs female discipline. My mom never scared me but I knew I didn't jack with my dad. My dad didn't play...……..
