What to get 14yr old nephew who is in a boys reprimand 'home' in USA?

[trulyscrumptious43]

My sister's boy (adopted but that's not really the point) has been voluntarily put (by my sis and her DH)into some kind of penitential boys home in California, as a solution for his 'inappropriate' sexual behaviour at home. He was abused as a small child and they think that's the underlying cause.
Anyway he isn't allowed TV, computer or CDs in there. He's not allowed out overnight so won't be able to go home for xmas, it's too far to travel.
It seems a bit extreme but that's the way it is, I'm not sure how long they'll keep him in for.
What do I get him for Xmas then? I don't think he's a big reader, I wondered about something James Bondish, like a photo book, but I don't know if that really caught on in the USA.
So no computer games, shopping certificates, or anything relating to outdoor pursuits which he won't be able to partake in.....

How about a year's supply of intense therapy, to start when he turns 18 and can legally get the fuck away from his insane parents?

or a plane ticket?

Send him to me. Am in Berkshire and I will look after him.

How long will he be there for and when is he getting out and does your sister want him back?

poor boy.

My sister is the oldest of four and has always been a tower of strength to the rest of us. She moved to the US about 17 years ago and was told two years after marrying a guy out there, that they couldn't have kids themselves. So they fostered then adopted two youngsters. Then a few years in, my sister fell pregnant! That baby girl is five now and absolutely doted on. (Which is possibly part of the problem).
All of my family wish that we lived closer so we could help, and my sister has been better than my own mum to me ever since I was a teenager. She is strong, supportive but sometimes a little overconfident that she is always right....
I would love to take a bigger part in my neices and nephews lives out there but haven't got the dosh for transatlantic travel.
Hopefully this part in Steven's life will be over soon and they will be able to get on with life as a family.

I wouldnt be happy if my son had done that, i really wouldnt and perhaps i would send him to his grandparents for a bit to cool and calm and give everyone some space.

I suppose the differnece is that your dn isnt with family who love him, but these places are 'fashionable' in the US (brat camp et al) and i suppose the culture is different

I'm a bit at no outdoor pursuits etc. i would have thought they should be encouraging hobbies etc the whole 'devil makes work for idle hands' theory

Hope it works out well

/Anyway present wise (as you didnt realy ask for opininons ) i would go down the graphic novel line

I think they do do stuff outdoors, but nothing like the kind of exciting stuff he's used to doing with my sis, like white water rafting, orienteering, etc.
And graphic novel it is. Thanks
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