REWARD, REWARD, REWARD.

Work out a contract with him, ask him what he needs in order to be sucessful at school. Make sure he has all the tools he needs. Set a clear homework time every day, if he says he has no homework have him read for that time (1 hour is usually appropriate). Get progress reports from his teachers every 2 weeks. Reward him for getting his homework done and having a positive attitude. Rewards could be, going to the movies with a friend, have a friend over for the weekend, seeing a local sporting event etc.

Let him know you love and care for him. Ask if there is anything you can assist him in making it easier. If he still insists that he doesn't' want to do it. Go over reality check. Yes I want you to have fun but if you don't understand some reasonable discipline and work ethics I can not do anything for you. Do not bail him out. You are responsible for reasonable food, shelter and modest clothing anything else is a privilege No taco bell that is a luxury item. Start having him wash his own clothes. Tell him if he is not going to college he has the summer after his senior year (or sooner) to find a job because he will not have any health or dental insurance. of course the car if he has one it is gone. and he is out of the house.
Just tell him your there but until he decides your screwed. I am sorry I am so blunt but you do not have time to mess around nor does he.

need a friend, who has the same problems???--I DO...i'd like to be your friend....send me a note....

take TV away computer and video games away. He want like it and fuss about it but don't give in. No phone to friends or friends at home. take everything away until he does his work. Then if he does his homework let him do one thing fun that evening. This is how I do my child. so far it works cause he don't like anything took away. good luck

Has your son always had trouble doing his homework, and you've had to "constantly nag him" to get schoolwork done, or is this a relatively new problem? Does he have a new girlfriend/other friends distracting him? Could he be experimenting with alcohol, drugs or other substances? Is he involved in any clubs or activities, where he's got to keep his grades up in order to participate? What does he see himself doing after high school? Have you spoken to his high school counselor about your concerns?

Sorry to ask so many questions, but my son just graduated from H.S. and I know there could be many explanations for what you're seeing...if you could give us more information, we might be able to give you more help.

I am sorry, i have no good answer for you...but sometimes i feel the same, way....mine is 15...and i have to go through his book bag to find out if he has homework--and it is like--oh, yea, i forgot about that---yea, right!! hopefully, the others, will have better answers for you--i just wanted you to know, you were not alone....