Google would surely have a more complete answer, but I'd say the main difference is that "place" is a subset of "put"; in other words, you could use "put" in just about any context, but "place" implies a very careful, specific placement of something, and is often used in formal instructions. Examples: Put your coat anywhere. Put the eggs in the basket. Put your head on my shoulder. Place the coat neatly on the hanger. Place the eggs gently in the basket. X-Place your head on my shoulder. (Incorrect)

Troublesome Teenager

I have a nephew who is mad keen on video games.As a 16 years old boy, I think study should be his major appointment ,however, it seems that video games have become the most important part in his life.he takes no interests in sports, shopping,or even in friendship,needless to say some esle about study or future plan.All his dreams are associated with video game (His dream is to be a professional player ),all he concern are his games.
He stays in my home recently,I find he spend more than 10 hours in front of computer,and he even always go into a long monologue no matter he is alone or not.We all worried about him.
Frankly, I have some torelance on the video game,but I cann't bear his negative attitude to his life,I wonder sometimes how attractive the video game has,lead a boy to desert his radiant future.And I am also very skeptical about the fact that video game can really be a boy's future career?Maybe I am a little bit stubbore. Are there any troublesome teenager surrouding you ?There are really a trial to their parents.

 

Troublesome Teenager

I have a nephew who is mad keen on <em>[maybe some people would say this, but in standard American English, we would say "crazy about"</em>] video games. As a 16 years old boy, I think studying should be his main focus; however, it seems that video games have become the most important part of his life. He's not interested in sports, shopping, or even friends, much less some else like studying or future plans. All his goals are associated with video games. (His dream is to be a professional player.) All he worries about are his games.
He's been staying at my house recently. I notice he spends more than 10 hours in front of the computer, and he even always go into a long monologue no matter he is alone or not. [<em>I'm not sure what you mean. Do you mean he talks to himself?</em>] We are all worried about him.
I have some torelance for video games, but frankly, I can't bear his negative attitude towards life. I wonder sometimes what attraction video games have that can lead a boy to abandon his bright future. And I am also very skeptical about whether video games can really be a boy's future career. Maybe I am a little bit stubborn. Are there any troublesome teenagers in your life? They are really challenging for their parents.

 

<em>In my experience, people don't learn how to take responsibility for their lives until they *have* to. At 16, your nephew can't live on his own, but he could be given more responsibility. Maybe you could charge him rent. If he can't get a job to earn money, he could do work around the house to earn his keep. Or you could change the wifi password every day and only give it to him if he does well in school that day. :) Good luck!</em>