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teens
Hate to mentions this but,,,,we've had several teens.
Might want to hide important things you dont want to lose, be prepared for teens that spill makeup on floor (mats) Many dont know how to clean their room and dont care (lots of trash cans and laundry baskets) We found its easier to have a portable clothes rack next to the drier so clothes can be pulled out and immediately hung, if baskets go up to rooms, they will get mixed up with dirty clothes or cramped in dressers. We put beds on the floor without frames so things dont get under there (like apple cores or library books). Be prepared to set rules right away about clothing, girls are into showing butt cracks with thongs in our area (we tell them "crack kills" haha) and the boys of course will want size 40 waist when they have a 26. Its a tough battle to go into if you choose to go there. (hint) I found out that it really doesnt pay to have things go missing in the laundry, I think it works better now to box things up then they dont feel like their stuff is being stolen.
Be prepared not to take things personal, like your cooking being compared to their mothers. Teens are smart and its tough to stay one step ahead, but I have found more rewards with the older kids than any other age group. Good Luck
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