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[quote=Anonymous]I would start with some ground rules:
You pick up your things.  If you don't and I have to pick them up, I get to decide what to do with them, including trashing them or selling them.  If I trash or sell something, I will not replace it.  You can get a job and buy the item yourself.

You do your chores.  If you don't do your chores, certain basics and/or privileges are removed.  For example, if you don't do your chores, I don't do your laundry.  If you don't do your chores, I will not cook dinner for you.  If you don't do your chores, I will not drive you to activities, etc.

Wi-Fi password changes daily.  You have to complete homework and/or chores to get today's password.

Etc.

If that doesn't work, there is the tough love method.  All possessions including furniture, bedding, clothing are removed and he will have to earn these back by following rules and doing chores.  Here's one woman's solution:

[url]https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/moms-tough-ultimatum-for-disrespectful-13-year-old-goes-viral_us_55fad07fe4b0fde8b0cd2702[/url]

This went viral and some criticized her for her parenting.  She later wrote this follow-up:

[url]https://www.facebook.com/notes/heidi-johnson/an-explanation-to-the-open-letter-to-my-son/10153596019924869[/url]

Sounds like OP may need to move to the tough love stage.[/quote]

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