@sardonicsmile that is the stupidest gayest way of parenting. If it where my child I would first make sure that give me they undivided attention when talking to me or I immediately take that cell phone away for a few days, then I tell him that the assignment is late and that it is his fault for not checking with the teacher, I tell him that if he does not have the assignment done by end of day I will wip that ass with my belt, pain is the best motivator.