Question for teens only??????
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I'd laugh once I found out the reason was because he missed out on "high school life". Life? It's not any different than elementary or middle school, and (I presume) hardly a huge difference from college, save a few more restrictions.\nSaying "I missed high school life" is pretty much saying, "I'm still not ready to be a big boy and live in the adult world, I'd rather be sheltered and coo'd over."
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First off, you are not fat. Stop thinking like that. Second, they are teenage boys they haven't matured past 4th grade yet.You were right to have told your friend and no it is not  right that her boyfriend says those things to you,and his friends.You are a very pretty young lady and I am wondering if you have talked to your mom about what is going on. Trust me, she would want to know. My daughter is 13 and we can talk about everything. There is nothing she can't tell me that will make me love her any less. I want her to be able to come to me with all her problems, boys and all.I really want you to say something to your mom if you haven't because what those boys are doing now just might get out of hand someday, and she needs to know where it started , also try sitting somewhere else on the bus.If your friend doesn't start talking to you then you need to let her go, that is not a friend because she should tell her boyfriend to stop. I hope I have helped some and that it starts getting better for you.
502516
Welcome to reality sweety. We all go through that after the teens. Hope things turn out alright for ya tho.
909566
Hmmmm......Teen Section?
691252
Teenagers think they know everything thus they can be told nothing. By the time a teenager reaches the age of enlightenment they begin to reconcile their current condition with their past. Its called growing up. You have turned the corner and you will soon be moving forward again. Good luck.
119791
Most teenagers think their parents dont know anything. I suspect that people asking for such advice on here, arent really seeking advice; they are looking for connections. Additionally, no-one can accept advice from someone they dont know and cant make a proper judgement as to the quality of that advice. Advice is valuable only when it comes from someone you know and trust or from a professional in whom you have confidence. At best, they are looking for support for what they already think. But then thats why most people seek 'advice' anyway, isnt it?? :-)
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In todays society, alot would say it's normal, only because they had them.\n\nI had 4 teens at once!!  I was a single parent, so I sure could of used alittle help in the "defieant" department.  BUT  they learned I don't put up with it.   \n\nMy kids are on their own now, and you know something,,,, MY BOYS all tell me, their glad I took charge and made the decisions I did when it came to their defiants.  That makes me proud.\n\nNOrmal.........NO   there's an unerlying problem when this starts to happen.  Sometimes though  the problem lies within the parents.    NO, be defiant when your out on your own.
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When I began going to church, I was the most quiet and shy person you could dream of.  I imagine I had a lot in common with the teens in your church.  One thing that helped me open up was all of the activities we got together for outside of church: bowling, hanging out as a group w/our youth ministers at someone's house. . . .   Doing this put me in a more comfortable setting and helped me to relax more.  Another thing was picking a discussion topic that you feel certian AT LEAST 80% of teens have had experiences with.  One topic I have been involved in discussing is online communities(such as MySpace) and how they affect your spirituality and thinking.  Be sure to make it clear that you are interested in everyone's ideas.  This will make them proud of what they believe, and they will be more willing to share ideas.  When I say show interest in their ideas, I don't mean "oh, that's a good idea".  My youth ministers always seemed oddly excited over anyone's ideas and made sure that comment led to the next part of the discussion so we didn't feel like our voice didn't matter.  We could see how our opinion affected the conversation.
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I'm a teenager and I think it is fun and challenging at the same time. I go under a lot of stress but I tend to consider my feelings more than other's sometimes.\n\n Like, sometimes I'll think everyone is treating me so unfair when I actually deserve how they're treating me. Also, there's so many things to deal with like: hormones, homework, after school activities, family, etc. Sometimes I just feel like blowing up! Also, I don't like when people make stereotypes like: "Those teenagers are rebellious", we're just unique individuals exploring life! Anotherthing that I don't like is feeling like I'm caught between being a kid and an adult, and most people want us to act like adults and we're not! \n\nBut, along with all these stressful things, there comes rewards such as: hanging out with friends, meeting new friends, and having new experiences. Like, last year, I met two really good friends and we have been getting together to watch movies on some Friday's and recentley I was in a play and that was a fun (and challenging) experience.\n\nSo, all in all, being a teenager is just like any other stage of life, interesting and unique!
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Talk to an adult or a counselor. There are even anonomous hotlines you can call.\n\nCheck out this page:\nhttp://www.teenlineonline.org/
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I hate the phrase "hook up" I am never sure what it means. Is it sex, fooling around, dating, a relationship, etc? and why do so many teens use the phrase, do they think sex and relationships are just a joke? \nSo, I don't know how to answer your question, if you are talking about meaningless sex then you probably shouldn't. But if it's just fooling around then go for it. But it is your choice
54008
Well for one thing would you have gone to your parents at that age? Why are they asking? Because this is a time of their life when so many things get thrown at them and they are confused. \n I have no problem answering them though it upsets me when someone answers the question incorrectly or sarcastically. Everyone needs to go somewhere, would you rather they just talk to their friends who know as little as they do? \n As for children being delinquent well that has been forever, it is nothing new in this generation, or the last.\n What should be done, well help these kids with as much knowledge as you can. You don't need to encourage them but there is nothing wrong with their asking a question. I care a great deal. I have a 13 year old grand daughter and no one is going to tell her something about sex except maybe on here or another similiar forum. I can only imagine my daughters response if she asked her a question like you mentioned, I am open minded but I am not even certain how comfortable I could be trying to answer that question to her face. \n What should be done? Nothing, think about it the more information that they have the better decision they can make hopefully based on facts and not sarcasm or narrow minded thinking..
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Does it matter?\n\nHow about, "How is my teen doing in school"? "What will he/she be when they grow up"?\n\nYour teen will still be your child no matter what their sexual preferance is.
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uhhhh im 13 and i have a bf...i never really made a point to tell my mom, it just sorta came up in conversation i guess...I did tell my grandma cause me and her talk about EVERYTHING shes like my really old best friend lol but neway, she sorta brought it up and my mom dint really care, it freaked out my dad a bit but he got over it lol. of course, my bf is 13 too, so ur parents may be a bit more shocked if they find out that ur goin out with someone way older than u lol
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i think teenagers do not make love.  that is what i think about making love.  teenagers have wild animalistic sex according to my dad, and i would have to agree with him just a lil.  teens do not make love.  i should know.  i am sixteen.
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Yes,one of the main reasons there is such a problem with teen pregnancy is inconvinience of lack of funds, to get protection.There is also a problem with transportation ex:wanting to go to a place that offers contreceptives, but no bieng able to get there.I dont think having them at a highschool would encourage teens to have sex.Do people really believe the teens are giong to want to have sex more just because there is protection readily available.I mean just because you are young, doesn't mean you don't have a mind of your own.You are a human bieng just like anyone else.
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I have a 16 year old daughter who does listen to me. There are times  when  I think she not listening until she comes home, tells me about her day and some situation that happened and she says " I did what you told me to mom and you were right, it worked" " I know you think I don't listen, but I really do"  I've always been pretty open with my daughter, I don't sugar coat anything. I've always told her she can talk  to me about anything . Teaching my kids to be honest, non judge-mental, to be themselves, to have their own opinions and to voice them, to have morals and values and  that everybody makes mistakes and its ok as long as we learn from them, that nobody is perfect and not to have expectation of others, expectations lead to disappointment.  Expecting your child to do well in school is one thing, expecting your child to be an all-star basketball player is another. Teenagers as well as children in general look to their parents for approval and discipline. Do you have respect for a person you can walk all over? Neither do teenagers! Teens need a parent not a friend. If a parent constantly gives in, their teen knows they will not suffer any repercussions no matter what they do. Parents need to put their foot down when their teens have done something wrong. Temporarily take away whats most important to them , the phone, computer, friends, dances etc.etc. This usually gets their attention. Talk to them and listen as well. Don't be afraid to talk to them about sex, drugs, alcohol etc. I've told my daughter  what can happen, what does happen. If her friends pressure her into trying or doing something walk away and let them say what ever they want about you. If a "friend" is putting pressure on you, then obviously they were not your friend to begin with. A friend would not do that. I've dealt with other parents looking down on my parenting methods, these are the same parents who's teens cannot talk to them about anything because they would flip out, the same parents who think if you don't talk about it then it doesn't exist. I feel, I'm being realistic. If a teenager wants to do something bad enough, they will find a way. You can't lock them in their rooms or ground them forever. Help them understand for every action there is a reaction. Throw out a what if...ask them what they would do in a given situation, then give them the possible outcomes. Do it over and over. until it sinks in. You might feel like a rotten parent, but its worth it. Its a cruel world and teens need to know just how cruel it really is!