Seems like every discussion I have with my wife revolves around her son...my stepson (17). It has been very difficult dealing with him. It's not just me...my wife has actually taken a step back from dealing with him and put most of the parenting on me. Of course, she's quick to comment her disapproval on my decisions...yet when I tell her she can raise him...I'm going to the extreme. Anyways...my skid(17) is a senior in high school. He's failing a class which means he may not graduate with the rest of the class. The thing is, he is not putting any effort into helping himself out. I've given consequences for his failing grade which include no TV, limited cell phone, and even no socializing with friends until he brings up the grade...no success. He just doesn't want to put the effort in. He's also stopped doing any chores around the house about four weeks ago. Constant reminders are doing nothing. I suspended his allowance hoping that would spark a little fire...nothing. He just chooses not to do any chores...and frankly I'm tired of it. I've informed him, he'll contribute financially if he doesn't contribute his time around the house like everyone else does. I just have no patience with him anymore. I'm tried of raising him...his voice gets on my nerves...I have no motivation to do anything to help this kid..to include helping him with driving time to get his license. He is by far the biggest stressor in my life right now. I've tried multiple approaches to get to him and help motivate him...but can't seem to get through his stubbornness. I give him random drug tests because of his marijuana use this past summer...he skips classes in school...talks and is disrespectful to his mom. The list goes on. I just want to wash my hands of him altogether.