In this episode I disagree completely with Picard and Troi. Is not a fantasy what the Alien offer to kid. He can touch and feel that reality. Also the alien CAN offer AND education, his health, his growth, career, wife.
Picard try to brainwash the kid with Wesley !
I would prefer to stay with Aliens ! They could make my mother to live for ever ! No Picard, NO Troi, I don't want your pain that you offer. Keep it for yourself.