<p>I’d have him hold that 3.0. Certainly continue to crack the whip on homework, and take that phone away when he is supposed to be doing it. He can play nerfball all he wants; he will get sick of it. Use those carrots and sticks to keep him at the current level. </p>
<p>I agree with the above poster that the key to his doing better could be him finding a school activity he cares about. Does he play a sport? An instrument? Does he like wood working? I would insist he get involved in something. </p>
<p>I like the idea of a job, too. Is he too young? If he is, how about a long term volunteer project? Humane Society? Seems like he needs something besides girls to be excited about. A non school activity with adults, where he is treated like an adult, could be useful. </p>
<p>Don’t give up on him. Some kids just take longer to mature. Some kids (and I have one) need to make their own mistakes. A lot can happen in four years. And if he ends up at community college to start, well, that IS a start. It is isn’t the end.</p>