I didn't read anywhere in you post that he was asking for more privileges. Is this your doing some previous planning or are you thinking about a reward for his being a very responsible kid?
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That sounds like pretty reasonable rules.
The only think I did differently with my DSs from what you've described is that they had midnight curfews on Friday and Saturday nights.
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I didn't read anywhere in you post that he was asking for more privileges. Is this your doing some previous planning or are you thinking about a reward for his being a very responsible kid?
If you haven't read it, my favorite book on parenting teens, "Parent As Coach" would be really good to read right about now. The answer to your question is part of what Diana Haskins presents in that book. If you can't get it locally, you can get it by clicking here:
My website: http://TheParentsCoach.com
My parents blog: http://blog.TheParentsCoach.com &nbs