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[quote=Anonymous]OP here.

Thanks for the input.  Sometimes I just wonder if I'm over-parenting b/c these things are literally daily issues.  I would prefer to be "hands off" -- -but is that really just the easy way out (i.e. giving up on parenting)?  Or am I being too involved by requiring her to use deodorant (yes, there is noticeable stink even she she uses it and it's hot... and very unpleasant when she doesn't use it at all)... and put on a bra?  I took her to a dermotologist and bought some treatment and face cleanser... but she doesn't use it on her own, and argues when I remind her to put the gel on (which takes 30 sec.)

With math, I have been working with her for years... and typically it does help her grade.... but it doesn't help our relationship b/c she really doesn't want help and doesn't want to do the extra problems at home (not a lot -- like 20 on line practice questions for the state tests each night, or 4 sides of workbook pages).  I feel like I'm trying to help her and all I get in return is sarcasm, snippy comments, and resistance.

Is this what parenting a teen is all about?  Am I supposed to be caring about this stuff more than she does?  I know my parents weren't involved in my acne/bras/deodeoant and math practice.  [/quote]

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