In Jain Dharma, you should not force a 16-year-old to follow Jainism. Dharma grows best through example, love, and understanding, not pressure.

You can try these Jain ways:

1. Be a living example

- Practice ahimsa, truth, simplicity, and restraint in your own life. - Children learn more from conduct than from instruction.

1. Explain the reason behind practices

- Tell them why we do pratikraman, puja, fasting, and kindness to all beings. - At this age, understanding is more powerful than orders.

1. Start with small, practical habits

- Non-violence in food choices - Respect for life - Less greed and less attachment - Kind speech and self-control

1. Make Jainism positive, not fearful

- Do not present religion as punishment. - Show that Jainism is a path of peace, purity, and inner strength.

1. Include them gently in traditions

- Invite them to temple, satsang, pratikraman, and festivals. - Let them participate without humiliation or pressure.

1. Give freedom with guidance

- A 16-year-old is old enough to ask questions. - Answer patiently and respectfully.

1. Encourage, do not control

- If they resist, stay calm. - Strong pressure may create distance; loving patience may create faith.

In Jain spirit, the best method is: “Lead by example, teach with compassion, and allow the soul to awaken naturally.”

If you want, I can also give you a simple Jain parenting approach for teenagers.