I love that people think youth is SUDDENLY rebellious. Anyone can run their house like they want to, sure. But as much as you want your rules kept is generally how much kids will strive to break them.
My dad's as Machiavellian as any parent, a former JAG officer with an authoritarian streak. His will can be bent like any other.
Your snake gets wrapped around a metal pipe. Do you try to rip it off? No, you slowly pull it around. Same as your parents.
Oh sure,
"when I put my foot down I mean it. I never compromise when I say no!"
please..., those kinds of parents are the easiest to trick. All you need to do is humor their need for control.