When it comes to helping kids with school assignments, some parents just don’t make the grade. Dr. Phil puts one mother to the test!

Drill Sergeant Mom

Angela nitpicks because she says her 12-year-old son, Masen, takes six hours to finish his homework. Her mother, Gayle, says Angela acts like a drill sergeant, and has called Masen “lazy and useless.”

What’s behind Angela’s frustration?

When the Cameras Stopped Rolling

Tempers rise as Angela feels her parenting skills are being criticized. Find out the conversation Dr. Phil has with her during the break.

“Would you like to talk about this, or would you like to go home?”

Angela Gets an Education

Dr. Phil wants Angela to understand how intimidating her son’s schoolwork may seem, especially when he’s under stress. 

Angela gets put to the test!