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Originally Posted by DampRobot

It is your clear duty to consider whether or not this is in their best interests.

With respect this is not a duty for technical mentors, especially not younger mentors. After you have raised a couple teenagers you gain necessary perspective. This is the sole domain of teachers and parents. We mentors are not supposed to act as "confidential" older friends. Most mentors do not know the big picture, at least parents and the school administration can attempt to handle things in a way best for the student.