I am the cousin of a young boy who was born addicted to heroin and was taken away from his drug abusing mother. He was placed in the custody of his grandmother and she has taken very good care of him. He is a good boy in every way, kind and considerate, well behaved but he is struggling in school. We have tried working with him in every way with the assistance of teachers and school counselors but it all comes down to him producing his class work which he just won't do. He is only 9 but I fear for him. If he won't do his work now, will he do it later in junior high or high school? I just pray that he starts to believe in himself and at least tries his best in school. I want him to have a chance at a good future. I don't expect an honor role student or even a college graduate. I just want him to have an education and to do well in this life i don't want him to be like his mom and dad, in and out of jail and addicted to drugs. He is only a child and I pray for him everyday. I believe with more voices praying for him maybe God will help guide him.