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[quote]DD is 14 and in high school. 
 I am having the toughest time dealing with her. 
 [b]she is very preoccupied with her cell phone[/b]. 
 Tells everything last minute (like forms to be filled and signed...) 
 she had all A's in first and second quarter. 
 This third quarter interim,[b] there are some B's and A-. 
 Her insults and disrespect for me is hurting me. 
[/b] DD does not do a single house chore even upon multiple requests. 
 I understand that she has lots of homework and project work. 
 It was easier to converse with her earlier.[b] Just last month or so, her whole attitude changed[/b].

DH is not very helpful. 
 When DD yells and screams, he is okay with it. 
 but when I reply back by yelling, DH asks me to keep quiet. 
 I am feeling miserable.

Any feedback is helpful.  
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OP:
Freshman year in HS is a very difficult year socially. Is it possible your DD is depressed about something? You may want to sit down and gently ask if she's okay, because you've noticed a change in her. Let her know you love her, and that you hope she knows she can always talk to you. If she opens up, listen--she might just need to vent.

I wouldn't focus on the other stuff--chores, etc.--until you're sure there's nothing bigger going on. However, I agree that phones need to stay in the kitchen overnight....kids get texts at all hours otherwise.

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