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[quote=Anonymous]I have a few things to suggest:

First, I have to agree with PP that you should think if there is an underlying mental health issue. I know a mom that insisted her kid is just lazy but it turns out he is depressed and now improving on medication. Most kids really aren't lazy.

Second, maybe call the school counselor and see if there are actually any issues at school? Maybe that she isn't telling you?

Third, maybe instead of punishments, try positive reinforcement. For every day she makes it to school on time, she gets x - (money, time with you or some other thing she wants) Or 5 days in a row and she gets to go out to dinner or whatever.

I also think you should stop completely with nagging her since it's maybe just a power struggle. She sets her alarm and leaves the house on time at 8:00 or whatever. Anytime she does that, reward, anytime she doesn't, she is punished or whatever or no reward.

But I would definitely stop begging her, waking her up again, throwing out her backpack.  This is maybe an attention getter.

My 6th grader can get out of the house by himself (and he has ADHD) and I don't nag - your DD can too but you need to figure out what will it will take and if there are any real issues getting in the way.

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