I figured you would, but from my own experience, and what I am hoping is science by my T telling me that the brain doesn't stop developing into your early 20s (frontal lobe apparently)....I don't think Art should just say to son "Go talk you your father, it'll be ok."

It doesn't seem like her H will be able to validate him so that he feels better.

I bet that feels like "woo woo" to you, but for many people, it helps.