>  I see how he will fail more in college, and can't help.
  >  My only difference from him was that he is failing in high school, I failed in university.

Help yourself first, man. Figure out how to beat your own distractions. Reach your potential. You can do it, and then your example will inspire him (or at least show him the way). You owe it to your son, and you owe it to yourself.