Grand_Lethal, understand this - do you think it's easy for every child to just walk up to someone to talk about things that have gone on in their life? Squall, was one of the few who has found it harder to cope then anyone, and has probably resorted to the wrong way of dealing with issues. His friends gradually helped him change, and Rinoa did too. Even though I hate her guts.
Ah, I didn't explain my thoughts properly. I meant as a teenager. He's 17, right? Surely he'd be more confident at that age? I mean, it's obvious that the people around him care about him, so why can't he just open up?