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[quote=Anonymous]That is a perfect learning opportunity here. I the words of Sal from Do the Right Thing, do your friends pay your bills? She needs to understand that she has to say no to boyfriends, that a job is more important than socializing, and that the boyfriend may actually be an a**hat, or maybe he is also a bit brainless like all teens. 
Next, she needs to learn to read the cues. If a boss is unhappy she needs to stop immediately. Not wait for the yellow and then red card. One strike is when you are potentially out. 
I would make sure she doesn’t get any money from me, maybe push her to get another job if possible, and make sure she feels sufficient shame for being fired at her first job. She will learn I am sure. 
Maybe I’d have her leave her phone at home but maybe not. 
My DS took out a phone during an exam to check a message and was given a zero. I made sure he was ashamed and felt stupid for doing so, but what else can I do? He learned how one slip can ruin months of work. Better than if he got caught impulsively shoplifting or something [/quote]

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