Meet Patrick
8 years old. Single mother is an alcoholic and incapable of adequately caring for her children. When one is able to get Patrick to burst out laughing, it feels as though you have accomplished something great. It's not that Patrick is unhappy, but the majority of his day often consists of making sure that everything is running smoothly at BOC. Patrick is an incredibly respectful boy, and will go to great lenths to ensure that his peers and fellow boarders are obeying the requests of their elders.