Infinitives and gerunds

Mr. Lee: Mrs. Chan, I invite you (1) to come here today, as I would like (2) to discuss Carl’s performance at school recently. Carl kept (3) misbehaving last week. Would you mind (4) telling me Carl’s behaviour at home?

Carl’s mother: Maybe it’s because his beloved grandmother passed away two weeks ago. Now, he does not (5) talk much and stays at his own room all the time instead of (6) going out. I do not (7) know what to do now.

Mr. Lee: I see. There’s no wonder why Carl looks so unhappy. I suggest (8) giving Carl support by (9) chatting with him more often and let him (10) know that many people care about him. I’m sure he will (11) get back on track with our love and support.

Carl’s mother: But Carl insists on (12) keeping away from me at home. He even does not allow me (13) to get in his bedroom.

Mr. Lee: Well, maybe we’d better (14) seek help from the social worker in our school. It see Carl is not interested in (15) talking to anybody. We must (16) help him before it’s too late.

Carl’s mother: Thank you, Mr. Lee. I hope Carl can (17) overcome his problem soon.