[quote=flyer] it’s unfortunate that the “miserable” can’t seem to keep their misery to themselves and leave everyone else alone.[/quote]

Yes, I agree but that is so hard to do when you need to interact with people everyday. But regardless, I didn’t get the sense this kid was miserable. He came across as confidently revelling in mimicking Hollywood and console game violence. They obviously leave an impression and affect behavior. That aside, the focus should be on an immediate solution. Someone referred to will power as being a useful mental construct to counter balance mental instability. It seems a pity that that same “will” is not being applied to an immediate and practical solution. I don’t think now is the time to be looking too deeply into the psychological underpinnings.