How do you motivate a 14 year old to care about school?

<p>I read these two threads side by side and feel like some family counseling is in order. You seem overwhelmed and your boys seem to have gotten into a “can’t win” cycle with you. I see that you want them to succeed in life and be self sufficient, but I can’t tell by reading these how you define that. I understand how they are having some confusion and possibly acting out.</p>

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