bento
Explorer
I've talked with a number of parents of teens and young adults who have this problem - smart kids with no initiative for school.
Beyond yanking GenCon as punishment, I think you need to directly address his attitude now before it turns into three or four years (of much longer) struggle.
Talk to his councilor at school, find outside interests to challenge him or start introducing him to very smart people you work with. Just get him to understand that to be successful in life you need a passion and determination to work hard for the things you want. When your 12 years old these lessons can get lost with two or three hours of homework, but nevertheless they are critical for the years ahead.
Beyond yanking GenCon as punishment, I think you need to directly address his attitude now before it turns into three or four years (of much longer) struggle.
Talk to his councilor at school, find outside interests to challenge him or start introducing him to very smart people you work with. Just get him to understand that to be successful in life you need a passion and determination to work hard for the things you want. When your 12 years old these lessons can get lost with two or three hours of homework, but nevertheless they are critical for the years ahead.