http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/421069/Wheb-do-you-do-when-your-child-a-complete-failure-at-life-School-socially-etc-Child-refuses-to-try-anymor GreatSchools en-us cgross I am worried with the way you worded your question. It sounds to me as you already have him pegged as a failure. Take him to counseling and tutoring classes. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/421069/Wheb-do-you-do-when-your-child-a-complete-failure-at-life-School-socially-etc-Child-refuses-to-try-anymor?cpage=1#comment_494865 5100.494865 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:07:33 -0700 hockeymum Is this a recent occurence or has it always been this way? And socially..does he have friends or a loner? http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/421069/Wheb-do-you-do-when-your-child-a-complete-failure-at-life-School-socially-etc-Child-refuses-to-try-anymor?cpage=1#comment_436752 5100.436752 Fri, 29 May 2009 14:31:17 -0700 mysight Also its important that he never hears you say that he is a failure. He already thinks that and is only gonna make things worst to hear you say it. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/421069/Wheb-do-you-do-when-your-child-a-complete-failure-at-life-School-socially-etc-Child-refuses-to-try-anymor?cpage=1#comment_436743 5100.436743 Fri, 29 May 2009 14:12:52 -0700 mysight try calling fucus on the family @ 1-800-A- FAMILY. Also the founder, Dr James Dobbson wrote a few books that may really help on boys. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/421069/Wheb-do-you-do-when-your-child-a-complete-failure-at-life-School-socially-etc-Child-refuses-to-try-anymor?cpage=1#comment_436602 5100.436602 Fri, 29 May 2009 11:26:33 -0700 Keepinon Read Mel Levine's The Myth of Laziness. There are many messages imprinted that affect self-esteem plus a multitude of learning styles that are not addressed in a classroom. Public education ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/421069/Wheb-do-you-do-when-your-child-a-complete-failure-at-life-School-socially-etc-Child-refuses-to-try-anymor?cpage=1#comment_429345 5100.429345 Tue, 19 May 2009 16:15:35 -0700 TeacherParent Are there any charter schools in your area? Any alternative schools? http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/421069/Wheb-do-you-do-when-your-child-a-complete-failure-at-life-School-socially-etc-Child-refuses-to-try-anymor?cpage=2#comment_426338 5100.426338 Thu, 14 May 2009 21:17:39 -0700 healthy11 Adolescence is tough on most families, even when there are two involved parents. Unfortunately, I think it's really critical for teen boys to have a positive "role model" in some ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/421069/Wheb-do-you-do-when-your-child-a-complete-failure-at-life-School-socially-etc-Child-refuses-to-try-anymor?cpage=2#comment_422019 5100.422019 Fri, 08 May 2009 17:44:16 -0700 losthope We cannot afford professional help. My husband commutes everyday, but even when he's home, he does not interact with his son. It's pathetic! I AM a single mom!! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/421069/Wheb-do-you-do-when-your-child-a-complete-failure-at-life-School-socially-etc-Child-refuses-to-try-anymor?cpage=2#comment_422007 5100.422007 Fri, 08 May 2009 17:28:02 -0700 losthope He doesn't care about anything or anyone except him self, he's failing every class. He's 15 1/2 yrs. He doesn't even try, and the dumb thing is..... he's smart! I ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/421069/Wheb-do-you-do-when-your-child-a-complete-failure-at-life-School-socially-etc-Child-refuses-to-try-anymor?cpage=2#comment_422006 5100.422006 Fri, 08 May 2009 17:26:20 -0700 healthy11 How old is your child? If things are so difficult that you do not feel you can handle them yourself, please seek professional help. Your regular doctor should be able ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/421069/Wheb-do-you-do-when-your-child-a-complete-failure-at-life-School-socially-etc-Child-refuses-to-try-anymor?cpage=2#comment_421258 5100.421258 Thu, 07 May 2009 13:51:05 -0700 MSMomm Please provide more information on why you think your child is a complete failure. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/421069/Wheb-do-you-do-when-your-child-a-complete-failure-at-life-School-socially-etc-Child-refuses-to-try-anymor?cpage=3#comment_421169 5100.421169 Thu, 07 May 2009 11:52:37 -0700