Parents may choose to withhold privileges as a form of discipline. Withholding privileges may also reduce the distractions to teens’ studies. Restricting your teen’s access to the internet, phone privileges, or use of a family vehicle may be helpful. It may also help to impose a stricter curfew or shortening/curtailing time spent outside the house during weekends. As with any kind of punishment or consequences, what is more important is being consistent about imposing them in order to effectively communicate the seriousness of your stand on the matter