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@igottaknowjesus Same. We are pretty laidback in our parenting styles in our household and disrespect is still not tolerated.

@jen1458 It depends on how busy he is, his quality of sleep, how stressed he is, and his body. Teens have a lot of changes, physically and mentally, that can make them tired. On top of that, lots of teens are busy with school/sports/clubs/work/etc. Would it be possible to give him a weekend to...

@sparrowfeet At the same time, losing $600 is no joke. I think waiting for the teacher to reply is the best bet at this point.

@sandgroper101 Just my two cents: I wouldn’t take everything away, especially since he likes video games, etc so much. I’d also not put any financial stress on him. Part of being motivated is having hope and being rewarded. If it’s all work and no play, it’s very easy to say screw it im not...

@floodland Agreed. But again, any career can cause anxiety. Regardless of the path he chooses, he needs a way to manage his anxiety. Otherwise, he won’t be able to overcome any obstacles

@sandgroper101 Maybe I missed it, so pardon me if you’ve addressed this, but did you try helping him or offering other options (tutoring, making sure he does homework/study, etc.) before taking everything away?