mom - That is wonderful advice and actually what I did. My son got himself up his last couple years of HS and I will say has done an excellent job handling that in college. My HS junior daughter does it now and with the exception of one day this fall, when I realized she wasn't stirring around and had forgotten to set her alarm, has done a great job with the responsibility. It think by being responsible for that task, they also build a great deal of self esteem as well.... I guess like any other part of growing up they master.
My son took a winter session class where he had to drive back to campus this winter and had to get up really early to leave. I got up as well, but that was only because I wanted to spend that time with him in the morning... he never failed to get up on his own.
Good thoughts!