I don't really have an answer to your questions, but I do have a question for you if you don't mind ...what brought you to Psych Central in the first place?

I wanted to add that PC is a safe forum based on mutual support. Just like IRL, there are all kinds of people with all kinds of issues...I don't feel that it is my place to judge the validity of their posts. Also, in terms of minors - some literally have no one else to talk to, if PC can encourage even one to bring their issues to a parent or school counselor or other professional, then in my mind it's a job well done!