We have a similar situation in our household, but it is much more similar to Rocky's. We took in this kid who had an issue with coming out with his family. He started to work at first, but being young he ended up loosing that job. So we ended up setting some rules with him, mainly to help him with life experience rather than work experience. He now comes in during the day keeps the house tidy, takes out the trash, does laundry... all the things that I DESPISE doing, and everything is kool. Hes also quite social too... which helps out with other things. We have actually met more of our neighbors since he has lived with us(will save details there). It also helps though that he is a little twinky boi who doesn't eat and thinks ramen and chicken tenders are full meals within themselves. He still has that drive though to look for a job and get out on his own, but in the meantime, its a great situation.

Also this may have helped us out from the get go too but with setting down ground rules, also set up a reward system. Like with us, we have a local theme park called Carowinds that we bought season passes to as a family. It gives us something to do together out of the house. And it was cheaper getting them in bulk then it would have been for me and the hubby to get individually.

But yeah mainly just get to know the boy in the meantime. Become his friend because now truly is a rough age and time for them right now. The world is a scary place and without the right surroundings, the younger generations could end up really lost. It is a good thing that you are helping him out in this way and he will appreciate it much later down the road.