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@sidewalkchalk Is the time she spends with Gramma your time only, our also the other parent's? It's unclear if you live in the same city or not. This could be totally benign (what 12 year old doesn't prefer attention and friends?). It's OK to sit down and set up ground rules that work for all...

@nyxstory With Cs and Ds you won't have to worry about spending college money - they won't get in. I would suggest a mix of natural consequences and accountability. For accountability, set up a family meeting where they have to show you the work that is due for the upcoming week and a plan to...

@natalie1rodri We equated trust with freedom and growing up. E.g., if you generally get your homework done without nagging, we're willing to stop reminding you and let you accept the natural consequences of any slip ups. But if you start missing assignments, grades suffer, you've lost trust...

@cody778 You are smart to get him kicking and screaming to a high school diploma, but agree that perhaps a GED (if you are in the US) + some trades training may get him to a place of self-sufficiency quicker.