Westpoint is an incredible place. I'm just pointing out that all kids aren't cut out for what goes on in their first year. Some of the upperclassmen make it very unpleasant for pleebs. It is not an environment for every kid.
At Westpoint, Basic isn't the problem for Freshman, it is the hazing from the upper classmen. The kid might not have been up for the Military indoctrination. I hate what they do to kids up there.