And, Melissa. As the kid's mom, you're allowing your brat to stall your parenting with dialogue? If he's not performing at the present, guaranteed, he didn't just wake up some morning and start rebelling.
Spare the rod and spoil the child, and all that.
Interestingly Jesse asked about the father to which the mother answered “I’m a single mom.” That was it ... no elaboration. We can assume that the father is unknown or has abandoned the family either by his choice or by request of the mom. Only two people know ...
Single mom.
She gave examples of what her son now considers ‘racist’: Poor test results. Common arguments. Chores.