Sue, that sounds so similar to my son. I am very sorry and know how frustrating it is.
I often try to get my son involved in solving his own problems, but his solutions are so outlandish that I have a hard time not screaming.
I need to remember to use words like "prioritize," IOW, "what is most important in terms of getting it done in time," or "what is most important in terms of money," or "what is most important in terms of safety."
{{hugs}}
