"it is hard to find the things that he truly cares about in order to punish him."
How many hobbies does he have? Maybe you can spend all summer trying to find something that really catches his interest - a special aptitude and/or hobby. To me personally, the fact that he does not have much to care about sounds like he is really apathetic toward life. With this apathy in mind, perhaps he does not see any purpose in starting or completing any of his work. This does NOT excuse his behavior, btw.
I think finding him a hobby or special aptitude would work out well for both you and him. He would have a purpose in his life and would get rid of the apathy. You would have something to reward or punish him with.
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Date: 2009-05-29 03:16 pm (UTC)How many hobbies does he have? Maybe you can spend all summer trying to find something that really catches his interest - a special aptitude and/or hobby. To me personally, the fact that he does not have much to care about sounds like he is really apathetic toward life. With this apathy in mind, perhaps he does not see any purpose in starting or completing any of his work. This does NOT excuse his behavior, btw.
I think finding him a hobby or special aptitude would work out well for both you and him. He would have a purpose in his life and would get rid of the apathy. You would have something to reward or punish him with.