My teen son (almost an adult) has expressed wanting an older male to spend time with.. he says hes bi sexual and we've had issues with him seeking attention from older men online aa few years ago, but we've talked about it since then and he says he just wants someone to talk to and spend time with.
he has a lot of aunts and his grandma loves him. my father died when i was 15 so that's not an option. one of my brothers has severe mental health issues (my son is mentally ill himself.. I don't see it helping him) and the other is very conservative and not accepting of my sons sexuality. he's been sectioned before and really got on with a male support worker in his 30s at one of his wards.. he said it felt like having an older brother / father. that really hit me because he's talked about lacking that his whole life.
is there a way to help him safely find role models? a program or something maybe? hes not a sporty kid at all.. hes definitely more shy and nerdy.