the teens today...

[Jo Ann]

are so full of angst, so impatient, so ungrateful.

and college graduates i know who come from good schools do not know basic business writing. what's up with these kids?

yeah, i know... not really their fault. there's the technology, the poor school curriculum, the parents, and a lot more.

but i just pity these kids.

[Aimee]

One day, they will grow up, and complain about the teens that they have to deal with.

Unfortunately I am one of those "teens" that adults complained about-and now i'm complaining about them!!!

[Jo Ann]

LOL.. that's funny but very true!

[Happy Momma]

I think it's crazy the way teens act too.  But, it's true- they'll grow up and realize how crazy they acted and complain about the next generation.  I'm pretty sure that's the way it's always been and probably always will be.

[msfizzles]

I like to think that I (we.. my husband and I) have done pretty well with our two teens (13 boy & 16 girl), but I have to admit that I'm often telling them that when they have teens of their own, someday, they will finally "get it" and realize what we've been saying all along!   The same thing my Mom told me! 

[lc23112]

I have teenagers and if mine ever acted like the ones I have been seeing lately, they know I would be arrested for abuse...LOL.

Friends and even people I do not know tell me how polite mine are; of course I thank them, but then I also say, "They better be polite or else."   

I let a few teenagers yesterday walk in front of my car, basically let them cross the street in front me even though I had right of way.  Well, the look was like, "yep, I am entitled, you better let me by"  I actually talked (I didn't yell...windows were down) and said, you know, you are not entitled...LOL.  I am going to get shot one day.   

[Candid Carrie]

I make a point to compliment people that have well-behaved children.  It isn't just teens these days either.  My kids go to a private elementary school and there are some kids attending with the entitled attitude, too. 

[jamajofe]

I have teenagers myself, and I'll tell you, that ever time I run into an adult that knows my kids, they always have something nice to say about my kids. That they are so polite and caring. I always feel so good when I hear these things. I feel that I did something right.

[Linda]

  I am going to get shot one day.   

i give and get some pretty weird looks too!  i stop my self because there can be some scary kids and the parents will often back up their actions...surprisingly...

[grocerymama]

It's about responsibility. No one takes responsibility for their actions. Some parents don't take the responsibility to spend time with thier kids or don't want to see what is going on with them. It's just easier not too.
Teens don't take responsiblity for their actions because they can just blame everyone else, including their parents.
Then they grow to duplicate the same behavior with their kids.
Parents that back up their misbaving teens or turn a blind eye to what they are doing need to wake up!

[nursepine]

  I have 3 teens now and have survived 2 who are now 20 and 23. I do not believe that all the crappy behavior of teens is the fault of the parents. I think teens are just there own breed of creatures  . They are too bsy trying to be cool and showing off to there friends that they sometimes forget that they have to still be people.  My daughters are good kids they have done there stinky things but they are pretty good kids and I know whenever they go over to someones home I know they  behave.
I have a lot of ideas on kids and teens I could go on forever but I won't. LOL
Mom of 5 girls

[happymomx2]

Nursepine you are right, I think media and friends have an even bigger influence these days. As parents all we can do is give them the tools, they have to still use them.

[nursepine]

WE AS PARENTS ARE ONLY A LITTLE NOTHING TO THOSE TEENS, BUT IF YOU KEEP THE LINES OPEN AND PICK YOUR FIGHTS CARFULLY WHEN THERE IS A PROBLEM THEY WILL COME TO YOU.
EVEN IF IT MEANS THAT THEY WILL BE IN TROUBLE.
THAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING
I USE TO TELL MY GIRLS IF YOU WANT TO LEAVE A SITUATION THAT YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO GET OUT OF JUST BLAME IT ON ME, I WOULD TELL THEM CALL ME AND THEN THEY SHOULD YELL ON THE OTHER END OF THE PHONE HOW IT IS NOT FAIR THAT i AM MAKING THEM COME HOME NOW. THIS WAY THEY DID NOT LOOK LIKE THEY WANTED TO LEAVE. THIS CAME IN HANDY WHEN DRINKING CAME INTO THE PICTURE AT A PARTY.
SUZANNE

[Amy]

I'm sorry for the teens today!! They don't have a clue as far as work for what you get!! They don't care how they talk to other's. They just don't care about anybody but themselves. But when I was a teen about 10 years ago. I had to work for everything I got. I went to work when I was twelve part time and paid for my clothes or anything extra I got. I was also taught to show good manner's to every adult that comes my way. It did not matter if the adult was 20 or 90. I used good manners!! I'm sorry but you DONT SEE that anymore. I have witness how guys today will open the door and walk right in front a old lady. And not hold the door open for her. Now there is something wrong there, Don't you think??

[bottlesbarbiesandboys]

That's exactly what I see, and refuse for mine to grow up like that.