Poor kid is going to major depression and suicidal when he’s old enough to know he’s really male, wants to be male, and he’s been nothing but a puppet this whole time.
The kid has had a very unstable life. HE’s bound to be depressed and confused and HIS grades are dropping, etc. Never heard of the father so this may be to get some publicity. Parents of straight kids don’t go on the talk circuit and get headlines, “Hey, my kid is straight and we’re so supportive.”