right! and all that's needed to keep that within reasonable limits at that age is called discipline and responsibility; sometimes being delivered by percussive maintenance, if necessary ; )
it seems more than just a coincidence that single moms with sons have this "affliction" in spades. (and i'm a divorced 5' 2" single-parent mom with a so-called "hyperactive" 5' 11" tall teenaged son who wouldn't DARE "test the waters.")
p.s. to make it even better, he is a bi-racial child (insert huge gasp here; these kids aren't supposed to be able to do ANYTHING according to the psychobablistic statistics) and is on the chess team, the honor roll, varsity cross-country team and jazz band. he has a two lawn mowing jobs and an assistant soccer coaching job.
ya gotta keep 'em busy!
hope this doesn't sound like bragging.