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Hello,
You say that " she actually lets him do what he wants.. ie, stay up late, eat whatever he wants, watch too much TV, too many videogames, and buys him wayyyyy too many toys and clothes......"
This can also be abusive to a child, intentionally or not. It sounds like this kid really needs to know that there are other people around for him, I would make sure to have regular contact with him and try to teach him that it's ok to talk to others about what's going on at home and who those others might be (teachers, you, trusted people, phone lines to child lines etc.). He most probably should be treated by a professional, fast. I imagine with the sleep walking and other signs of trauma many people would say social services need to be involved. He mom sounds like she needs a lot of professional help too, but I understand that you may not be in a position to do anything about it. I think just knowing there are other adults out there to talk to is important for him, and to feel that his family is not just his mom, it's also you and your family, and to have some stable relationships with you, your brother and your family. This could be a big help for him not just now but later in life too. But, and this is just my opinion, this child needs to get out of that situation. Have you talked to the rest of your family about how they see it?
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