Hi , long time no see . How have you been ?   Oh , I've been fine , but I'm having some trouble with my son .   Tell me all about it .   Oh , he's 14 and in the past few months , he's become quieter and a bit secretive . He locks himself in his room and I think he's running around with the wrong crowd .   Oh , I see . What makes you think that ?   Well , he's become friends with a couple of older boys who are in a band . And one night last weekend , he came home really late , way past his curfew .   Really ? What happened ?   He told me that his friend's car broke down and they had to walk home .   I see what you mean . I understand why you're concerned . Have you tried talking to your son about it ?   I haven't yet . I just keep hoping it's just a phase he's going through . 