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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Create house rules that everyone follows. 
No phones at meals. 
Eye contact when speaking with someone 
Cleaning up after yourself 
Helping to keep the house running. 
Introducing friends coming over.

Pay her for babysitting the little kids. [/quote]

Remember that raising a 16 year old is VERY different than raising a toddler, preschooler or even a kid.

Almost all of the rules you have for your little ones will be very inappropriate for your teenager.

One of my rules with my 16 year old boy is that the curfew depends on the event, and if there is something he wants to do that might end a little late (11:00 in my house) he can go but I drive.  It cuts back on the opportunities for partying if mom is the one showing up at midnight to get you, and also ensure he won't get into a car with someone who was drinking.

Opposite gender friends are only entertained in common areas (no bedrooms)

Also, let her know you are always happy to give friends rides home.  This is the BEST way to get to know who they are hanging out with.[/quote]

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