"The decision was left up to him"
Someone needs to call these parents, and tell them that they need to protect their son, not turn him into a media sideshow. This kid has been playing a role for 4 years. His parents haven't figured out that what he says he wants to do, may not be in his best interest.
You know, I don't disagree with what they did. Lets go in, let the cameras snap all of the shots that they can, get it over with. That is better than having the media camp outside of our house and report every movement, snap a picture of you every time your face appears.