The parents of a 16-year-old girl complain that she does not get enough sleep. They recently discovered that she stays awake most nights until 1:00 AM reading and text messaging her friends. She wakes at 6:30 AM for school and complains of sleepiness during the day. On weekends she sleeps until noon. Her parents have tried taking away her computer and phone, but she still would go to bed at the same time. The parents are looking for advice in dealing with their night owl daughter. Which of the following is appropriate advice for this family?
a) Encourage a consistent sleep schedule, even on weekends
b) Allow unrestricted use of electronic devices before bedtime
c) Provide caffeine to help stay awake during the day
d) Enforce strict rules regarding bedtime on weekends

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