It must be so hard to see someone you love so much and believe in not make the choice to live up to their potential.

It's like he doesn't quite get that in life you have responsibilities. Right now his main responsibility is to do his school work. If he doesn't do that then there are very real consequences, like failing school or getting suspended for plagiarism. Like someone said before, perhaps it's time for some tough love. If he doesn't fulfil his responsibilities, he loses privileges. Anything other than food, water, sanitation, clothing and a roof over your head is a privilege. If he doesn't learn this now, he will eventually discover that as an adult even those things aren't guaranteed, and are actually unlikely if you refuse to do your work.

Totally not trying to criticise your parenting here. Just trying t bring a fresh perspective as it can be hard to see things objectively when you're so caught up in it all.

You're obviously a very caring and loving mum. He's lucky to have you on his side xo