Is he still at school? Or on a gap year?
I think if he got a part-time job, that would keep him entertained for part of the time. And then he'd have money for stuff he wants - not that I'm saying your Brother isn't going to give him pocket money, but earning his own cash will give him a nice sense of independence. Is there a pub/restaurant nearby he can work in?

I spent uni holidays working in a pub near Cambs, and made quite a few good friends there: both co-workers and locals.

And, as others have said, get him to help out with chores. Once he gets that lock on his door, he'll be fwapping away for hours on end and be of no use to anyone...
(The Empress it seems you CAN polish a turd!, Thu 26 Feb 2009, 15:40, Reply)