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My 16 Year Old

I have a 16 year old daughter who is very smart, but she doesn't do her work at school. She has always just gotten by. This bothers me, because I try to excel in whatever I do, but she just accepts mediocrity and I don't believe she tries hard. I just got her progress report and she is not passing any classes. I don't think she's into drugs. She could probably be having sex because I can't monitor her every move, but she does have to be in the house by 9 week day and week end. Her father and I just put her on punishment for the bad...

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What Life Skills Do You Teach Your Teen?

OK, this might sound weird, but what needs to be taught to my teen such as laundry, banking, etc? She seems to be totally clueless about basic things related to cooking, home management, etc. Can parents of teens tell me what they have intentionally or unintentionally taught their teen for self sufficency? Also, if you know of any books or programs that would be great. I hope this makes sense. Follow up; I am not talking about anything to do with respecting others or manners. I am talking about actually knowing how to do tasks that...

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15 Year Old Won't Wear Retainers - HELP!

Hi, My 15 year old intelligent and sweet son had his braces removed in February. (He wore them for 3 years due to failure to wear his bands consistantly - regardless of how much begging, pleading and reminding him we did). Now, he's not wearing his night retainer. It is a clear plastic mouth piece shaped like his teeth. He claims he can't sleep with them and I find them on the head board every night. Most nights untouched. I repeatedly tell him that his teeth will shift and will not remain straight if he doesn't wear them like the...

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Looking for Great Books to Read

Does anyone have some suggestions of great books they've read? I'm looking for something new to read, and would love any ideas. Thanks! J.

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16 Year Old Step Daughter?

Hello, I've recently married my husband who has two kids one is a 12 year old boy, and the other is a 16 year old girl. I have a 12 year old boy also, along with two 17 year old girls. Our boys get along great, and are just the best of friends, and I get along with my hubby's boy just fine! His 16 year old daughter has lived with her mom moat of her life and just recently moved in with us because her mom gets job transfers a lot, and to make a long story short, my husband and her both agreed that it would be better for her to live with us...

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