Q. How do I overcome the 16-year-old who does things only on his time frame. For instance, when I ask him to do something, he intentionally takes his time just to upset me. I'm not sure what to do.A. This is a great question for at least two reasons: It provides an opportunity to share some basic principles for parenting adolescents and lets me deliver some solutions.Basic PrinciplesThe average 16-year-old is 16 going on 26 and 16 going on 6 all at the same time.Take the verbal ability and "wisd.