spend more time with your children you drunk

Hello, I've just bought an Xbox 360 and I am totally addicted to Sonic the Hedgehog, once I finally got the hang of it. I have just met Siler and I have to defeat him, I am having major trouble doing so. I even asked my 8 year old and he's no help. I can just about manage to hit him once (if I'm lucky) can anyone help either a hint or cheat thanks