Teenagers

monster · 12-14-2010, 08:28 PM

As of today, I have a teenager. Apparently we are going for full immersion in the role -as we were leaving for the bus this morning -on the later side of where we'd like to be because of the road conditions- she ran back upstairs ("I know, I'm just getting something, oKAAAy?"). It was later revealed to be a pair of black pants because on leaving the house she realized they would go better with her top than the navy ones she was wearing. *sigh*

Aliantha · 12-15-2010, 05:12 AM

haha...oh yeah, welcome to the new world! lol

I certainly noticed a difference when we crossed over from 12 to going on 22. Everything became so intense and life shattering. Thank goodness I have boys though. I think girls are probably much more difficult.

Good luck!

Shawnee123 · 12-15-2010, 07:18 AM

Oh my, monster. Do you remember being a teenage girl? Eeek, I do. I feel for my brother and sis-in-law when they have three teenage girls (right now oldest is 10, youngest is 5.)

My mom told me in later years that she always loved me but I wasn't particularly easy to like sometimes. That's different than now...how?

Spexxvet · 12-15-2010, 07:37 AM

I have three teens. Buy more beer.

Shawnee123 · 12-15-2010, 07:40 AM

Oh, and my older brother and wife survived 5 teenagers at once (a combined family thing, two girls three boys.)

They're all now fully functioning adult units. It only takes years!

monster · 12-15-2010, 06:26 PM

As a young teenager I was parenting my mother. As an older teenager, I had sued my father for maintenance and was living with my grandmother. I grew up fast. I've been enjoying my childhood these last ten years since I left them both in the UK, perhaps it's time for me to have my teens now?

Be Afraid.

Hebe's lovely, really. Mostly. Even her nasties are OK. I love her and like her and I'm very proud of her. And I laughed my ass off on the way to swim practice tonight when I pointed out the condition of the car in front and she said "that car is seriously fucked up". She doesn't "cuss" at home often, so it's very effective. I asked her to remember not to say stuff like that when Grandma's here next week, because she doesn't like it, She said "yes, that's why i'm getting it out of the way tonight".

Shawnee123 · 12-15-2010, 07:36 PM

That is a brilliant child, born of a mother who had a very different experience of childhood. She's so going to rock and overcome even the worst of teenage angst. I love your honest conversation, recognizing her individuality, letting her express herself.

And she gets to have humor in her life. That is priceless stuff.

Smart, funny, original.

TheMercenary · 12-15-2010, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monster

As of today, I have a teenager.

Good luck.

Gravdigr · 12-16-2010, 04:25 PM

I AM the world's oldest teenager, but, not a teenage girl...YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN.

Good luck!

12-14-2010, 08:28 PM	#1
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Teenagers As of today, I have a teenager. Apparently we are going for full immersion in the role -as we were leaving for the bus this morning -on the later side of where we'd like to be because of the road conditions- she ran back upstairs ("I know, I'm just getting something, oKAAAy?"). It was later revealed to be a pair of black pants because on leaving the house she realized they would go better with her top than the navy ones she was wearing. sigh __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

12-15-2010, 05:12 AM	#2
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	haha...oh yeah, welcome to the new world! lol I certainly noticed a difference when we crossed over from 12 to going on 22. Everything became so intense and life shattering. Thank goodness I have boys though. I think girls are probably much more difficult. Good luck! __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

12-15-2010, 07:18 AM	#3
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Oh my, monster. Do you remember being a teenage girl? Eeek, I do. I feel for my brother and sis-in-law when they have three teenage girls (right now oldest is 10, youngest is 5.) My mom told me in later years that she always loved me but I wasn't particularly easy to like sometimes. That's different than now...how? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

12-15-2010, 07:37 AM	#4
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	I have three teens. Buy more beer. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

12-15-2010, 07:40 AM	#5
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Oh, and my older brother and wife survived 5 teenagers at once (a combined family thing, two girls three boys.) They're all now fully functioning adult units. It only takes years! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

12-15-2010, 06:26 PM	#6
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	As a young teenager I was parenting my mother. As an older teenager, I had sued my father for maintenance and was living with my grandmother. I grew up fast. I've been enjoying my childhood these last ten years since I left them both in the UK, perhaps it's time for me to have my teens now? Be Afraid. Hebe's lovely, really. Mostly. Even her nasties are OK. I love her and like her and I'm very proud of her. And I laughed my ass off on the way to swim practice tonight when I pointed out the condition of the car in front and she said "that car is seriously fucked up". She doesn't "cuss" at home often, so it's very effective. I asked her to remember not to say stuff like that when Grandma's here next week, because she doesn't like it, She said "yes, that's why i'm getting it out of the way tonight". __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

12-15-2010, 07:36 PM	#7
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	That is a brilliant child, born of a mother who had a very different experience of childhood. She's so going to rock and overcome even the worst of teenage angst. I love your honest conversation, recognizing her individuality, letting her express herself. And she gets to have humor in her life. That is priceless stuff. Smart, funny, original. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

12-16-2010, 04:25 PM	#9
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I AM the world's oldest teenager, but, not a teenage girl...YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN. Good luck! __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

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