<p>I am both a parent of a senior student and a HS college placement counselor. I would like to stress what Mizo said. “Please do not be punitive, senior year is hard enough.” I know nothing about your daughter, but in the last 2 weeks I have had very stable, smart, great kids losing it in my office. Just because the apps are in, doesn’t mean these kids can relax…they have to make sure their 2nd semester load is heavy enough, get good grades for the mid year reports, study for APs, participate in their sport-play-ec- and oh, there’s still the little matter of worrying about which college they’ll actually get into and where they’ll chose.</p>
<p>I completely understand your frustration at your daughter. But we are adults and have had years to perfect time and stress management and practice making good chices. These kids are still learning. This is the time to look at your kids and remember how young they really are. They need your support now even if they are acting like they’ve got it together.</p>
<p>Just my thoughts.</p>