Don't tell me what to eat. And they're mostly right. But at home, you still wield a lot of clout. The trick is to use it subtly. This is not teen abuse.
Adolescents are free to exercise their independence and their own money.
Stock up on bagels, pretzles, flavored rice cakes, and breakfast cereal. Keep a plastic bag of carrot and celery sticks in the refrigerator, along with a savory dip. Teens are creatures of the moment. If there aren't any potato chips in sight, they'll grab the next best thing. Point your adolescent toward a website designed by three teens.