Can a teenager truly act like an adult?
465883
i think that if someone is very responsible as a teenager and they stick to it they will go very far as an adult
1187923
teenagers grow up to be adults.\nbe patient.\nthey will live through their young years and mature.\nare you an adult?? you don't sound like one.. control yourself..that's what teenagers do????...lol
925468
Yes, adolescents have not yet established thier own identity, values, and self worth.  Many factors contribute to this.  Such as:  home life, the manner in which they were raised, searching for what makes them, "them", relationships, peer pressure, aspirations, as well as attacks on one  another to establish ones own identity because they have not yet learned the proper manners to do so.  (self esteem building, communication, problem solvling ect)\n  The adolescent ego is very fragile as it is not yet fully developed and very impressionable.  Making self esteem issues very common in high school aged children.  \n  Many people struggle with this issue all of thier lives though.  But I think the adolescent portion of their lives is somewhat the most difficult period, in regards to self esteem.
426176
Behave mature in public by having good manners. Who cares how you act in front of friends and family as long as you're not rude? I'm an adult, but I'm still silly.
455813
I believe that teenagers should be tried as juveniles no matter what their crime, they ARE juveniles. Young minds are not as developed as adult minds and at such a young age people cannot understand the far reaching consequences of their actions. I think it's cruel to try a child as an adult.
819704
young and impressionable maybe? Normal, don't worry
733087
Yes, anyone under that age is usually pretty immature acting.
405164
There are so many answers to your question. Beside the reasons that you have mentioned I guess they want to prove to the world that they are grown. The teenage years are considered the rebellious age, so I imagine acting out in the manner that you have described is not unique to America but any where teenagers are.
811476
18 is fine, you are legally an adult then.
1043826
well i don't think there's anything wrong with you, sound like you've got a great mum. if you want to rebel keep doing what you are doing now, you are rebelling against what a teenager should be. you can dye your hair if you like but only if you really want to. making the most of those years is doing whatever makes you happy.
715366
If he signed an age of consent the teacher is correct.  You could talk to the ones in charge maybe they will tell you something since he does live with you but they really are not suppose to.  He should be willing to tell you since you do so much for him.  If he wants to be treated like an adult then he should act like one and talk to you about things. You do love him take care of him and pay for everything for him.  He needs to grow up and act like an adult.  Tell him if he wants to be an adult and take charge of his life he needs to be responsiable. Then present him will a bill for his car, insurance, clothes etc...   and see what he says.   Good luck!!!
314241
Depending on the teenager, this might be one in the same.  Just kidding.
175817
Yes with parents' consents. i think its fine if u r above 16.
674521
Be honest.  That may seem like an overly simplistic answer, but its more difficult to execute than you may think.  As a minor, you may believe that it is in your best interest to sometimes tamper with the truth in order to avoid punishment.  If you make a mistake you may keep it secret or tell your parents only the partial truth to keep from getting in trouble, but fear of punishment is not a sign of maturity.  If you are always honest with your parents, you will not be afraid to take responsibility for your actions when you make a mistake and you will be true to your word when you give it.  That means getting home by the time you're supposed to and not going out to a party when you've told your parents that you're going over to a friends house to study.  These things may seem difficult at first, but they are all ways that you can show your parents that you possess the maturity to be trusted with more adult things.\n\nNow, I don't mean to imply that you are a pathological liar or that you are constantly sneaking out on your parents, but every teenager keeps some things from their parents that they know they really shouldn't.  It's when you face up to your actions and accept responsibilty for them without putting up a fight or throwing a tantrum that you gain maturity and become an adult.  Though you may be a minor now, there is nothing wrong with getting a head start and I'm sure your parents will notice the change.  Well, I hope that helps. Unfortunately, I don't know how old you are so it may be that you are just too young for the responsibility that you're asking for. Still, being honest shouldn't hurt.  Good luck!
355932
Of course not. But children like, to some extend, copy the behavior of their parents.Parents must be a good role model for their children.
436679
Being a teenager again.
1009815
let him do what he wants.  he's an adult.  (I assume)