Also sometimes an underlining illness can cause one to become lazy, if you will. Diabetes can make you rather tired and disinterested in things.

Sit down and have a chat with him. Tell him that you are concerned and that maybe he should go for a health check up. Suggest you will do it too (as it wont hurt you). Or if it’s not physical suggest a councillor, but don’t push the issue. If he’s not ready or willing then he’s not ready or willing.

Or maybe it’s just a phase he’s going through.

After all that, you’ve done all you can so don’t feel guilty about it and don’t lose focus on your life.

Either way, Good luck!

You can suggest having your friend studying with you either home or even better at the library where he can’t get sleepy. When he gets home he is probably alone & the house is very quiet & cozy which make him that way. Always motivate & encourage him (although he might look like he’s not listening or care). Hang out at the mall, the park and walk, then do homework while there.

Believe it or not, when he goes to college, YOU will be the person he will thank the rest of his life. Parents love kids like you and might invite you over all the time.

He will hear your advice when he is in time for hearing it, not before.

Some teenagers need more time to get in the track that others, unless he’s ill, depressed or having a family problem, it will pass.

Meanwhile, try to support him, and tell him that no matter what does he decide to do (or not to do) you will keep being his friend.

Good Luck.

MariLuz