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writes:Its so bad i dont even know where to start. My younger brother who s 12 years old (in 6th grade) is not serious about his school work. All he does is play (toys) with his friends the whole day, eat then go to bed knowing that tomorrow he has to write a test. I mean he just doesnt seem to care. My mother tried talking to him, he doesnt take instructions..i dont know what s wrong with him. His teachers are also worried about him they say he s very much playful. This happens almost everyday ..he just never changes. I tried today to help him study but he took advantage of that and just looked at me not saying anything to me when i asked him questions. My dad thinks he s not a school figure and that s wrong. I told him its wrong for him to say that. He just doesnt care if my brother does well or not at school. I think he s so self-centred because he has so many certificates but he doesnt want my younger brother to be able to achieve what he has. Right now im so mad at my father for acting the way he s acting. My brother s going to fail if he doesnt get help that bothers me. Ive tried all that i can do now i just dont know what else must i do. Should i let him fail and his life getting ruined by our father who keeps giving unpleasant comments about my brother? Please help me figure out what to do. Reply to this Question
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reader, Tisha-1  +, writes (17 September 2012):
 Since it sounds like you've talked to his teachers, I'd go talk to them all again, and let them know how much you are worried about your brother and how you'd like to help him. I'd talk to the school counselor about how worried you are about him. Make sure everyone you know who is in a position to help him is aware of your concerns. He may be being bullied and doesn't know how to tell anyone. Tell your mother what you have done, and your father as well.... offer to help him with homework, and then... let it go....
So in other words, give him your best support and let every adult in your life and his know about how worried you are about him!
Good luck.
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reader, nat1972  +, writes (17 September 2012):
 Don't let him fail. He needs structure and understanding and someone pushing the RIGHT way. Perhaps either you or your mother ask him what is bothering him, maybe there is a reason, he may not understand what is getting taught, so in this case get more help for him, extra intuition if he needs it.
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