[JeanieK]

I raised 6 kids, been there, done that, heard it all, seen it all, and did most of it myself.

First and foremost, keep a sense of humor. It's the only thing that will get you through.

And you know the part about getting out of bed 2 minutes before taking them to school. Use that to your advantage.

Tell her you are going to call the school every day to make sure she is there, and if she skips one more time, you are going to escort her to school and sit with her all day long, dressed just as you were this morning. And mean it, and do it, if she skips again. And like wise if her grades don't improve.

As for blaming the boyfriend. Your children have their own brain and it is up to them to use it to make wise decisions. His mother might be blaming your daughter.