+1 for Gramps John. If he is the kind of kid who likes to help, he would probably stick around and learn something while he is "helping" you.
You might also try the corollary of samn40. Instead of (or in addition to) showing him the consequences of not getting an education (which might help, but most kids are invincible and believe it would never happen to them), do you have any contacts in a field that he is interested? For example, if he likes cars, you could take him for a tour of a body shop. You probably know somebody, or somebody who knows somebody who wouldn't mind taking a few minutes to show a youngster around and let them know what it took for them to get where they are.
Kids have a hard time seeing past the end of their nose. It is a good thing you are trying to help him. My dad made it abundantly clear that I would learn (or else). Like most kids, I probably griped about it then, but after two days as a mason's tender in the heat of the summer, I called and thanked him because I knew that wouldn't be my only option in life!
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