I agree. I admit Jordan makes me feel hesitant, especially when he threw Denise into the wall, but he's still just a kid. He's not a complete lost cause just yet, and if no one helps him then he will definitely become that. Maybe he will turn out to be a lost cause anyway, but they should at least try to help him before writing him off.
Besides, Patrick is one to talk. His son didn't turn out right as I recall, and that was in no small part thanks to him.