I don't get it... why do people say these things about teenagers?
I LOVE teenagers! That is such a rewarding time as a parent.... you see kids developing and using good judgement, that is an exciting time!
I taught seminary for years and the most exciting thing on earth is a 15 year old saying, "Can you explain that scripture to me?!
You don't have to change their diapers, you don't have to spoon feed them, you don't have to stop them from swinging on the curtains on the stage at church, at church dinners you don't have to fill their plates.
Instead you pick them up after school, and say How was your day? And then listen while they tell you about their day, their friend's day, the crisis in their friends lives, the stupidity of some teachers, the good things they want to do for others.... etc etc etc. Teenagers are the BEST!
People say "Teenagers!" then shudder as if a teenager was a nasty beast. I think the teens are AWESOME years! Especially rewarding as a parents!
Sister of Jared
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