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[quote=Anonymous]I was that teen.

Move her alarm clock across the room where she has to get up and move to turn it off.  (If she gets accustomed to it there so she can do it half asleep, you may have to move it again.)

Consider getting her a light clock that brightens gradually to put beside her bed, in addition to the (hopefully annoying) one across the room.

Is it possible to get her to bed earlier?  If she’s staying up late for homework, it may not be an option, but if she’s just watching TV, chatting with friends, etc., it would be a good time to tell her that clearly she needs more sleep, so her bedtime will be 1/2 hour earlier for a week.

How did she eventually get to school?  If she took a taxi/uber, then she needs to pay for it.  If you or DH had to come pick her up, she at least should spring for a Starbucks or something similar as your taxi fee.

I agree with PP that I’d skip ironing. If it’s some kind of school uniform requirement, then she should do it the night/weekend before.  You also need to convince her that catching the bus is her priority, not her beauty regimen.  She may need to stick her hairbrush in her backpack and go stinky.  [/quote]

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