I agree, Mom. everyone is making excuses for him by trying to explain his actions. His actions are unacceptable. True, losing a job is depressing and demoralizing. It is also hard to go out day after day looking for a new one. But, the fact of the matter is, people need money and nobody ever said jobs had to be easy and enjoyable. It is nice if they are but many, many people work at jobs they hate because they have responsibilities they must meet.

I think you need to have a serious conversation with him and tell him he has to find a job ASAP or the next thing to get sold is the guitar. I bet he gets his butt moving then.