Teenage year can be tough, changing hormones, developing identity emotional needs. When all she does is chasing him and he refuses to listen than it becomes a very negative spiral and clouds your relationship. Instead I would try to motivate him with positive attention. I might be good for her to seek professional help to support her and her son.

That is a hard task. It sound like his is not motivated at all. One needs to find something he really enjoys which will get him moving and motivated. It might also be an idea to have a chat with his teachers to see whats going on at school- there could be an underlying problem. Good luck.

Most schools have a counsellor, maybe they could assist with appropriate advice. They must be experts regarding this type of thing.

there are some good comments here

What advice did you end up giving?

I’m still trying to teach this with my 12,14 & 16 year olds!

I hope you have success

You could try treating him like a little baby if that is how he is acting. Sometimes can work when they see how childish they are being.

Boys do go thru phrases, can you get him interested in some type of sport, it is a great motivator. Most clubs will let you train for some nights before committing to it. Find out what interests him.

I hope you find some answers

some good answers here. I agree with trying to find something he actually enjoys and do it with him then he may feel more happy with how his life is. This is a normal time for teenagers to rebel and be moody. Hope your friend has some success with her son.

Often finding something he really enjoys doing and letting him spend more time doing that can help. Im glad I have girls in a ay. Boys confuse me.

hope she works it out.

change the routine up a little, try and have some fun with him. hopefully this stage will pass.

My little brother was like this also. Unfortunately all she can do is try and be there for him. He may need to be nurtured emotionally.

Hope things are going well for your friend

My son was the same and i got him in to boxing and training which changed most of his attitude

Its very difficult and I don’t reallyhave any advice to help, except to say to other parents that its really important to teach discipline early. Its a real problem to try change kids once they get to the teen years. I wish your friend well with her son.

Does he have a special talent or hobby that you can encourage by showing extra interest and involvement and time with this pastime. Have you thought about Scouting which offers structures activities with peers and also teaches respect for others and himself

Sounds like a headache…is there any lesson that can be taught to him? Something that will scare him but not overly… hmm… Like a camping trip where you need to take responsibility or else you are the only one suffering in the woods…lol