[cmj328]

For the sake of fairness, of being able to tell him at the end of the course that all had been tried, yes.

Or rather no, because I'm lazy and quick to give up on people. God is not lazy and never gives up until the end of their lives.

[OldSpice]

For the sake of fairness, of being able to tell him at the end of the course that all had been tried, yes.

You already know that the outcome will be a failure, with 100% certainty. For example (and purely for the sake of argument), assume that the kid is brain-dead.