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Teens vs. Adults aren't we all the same? Think about it how much different are you now then you were back then? Admit it if we could all be as carefree as we were in high school we would be. The problem, we want things. Houses, cars, electronics, boats etc. We can't have that stuff and be free to do what we want.
As adults we have to work to live. As a teenager we have our parents to provide everyday necessities to us.
As parents, we cringe at the thought of our children becoming older. They make us realize how old we really are. We want the best for them, but reality bites us in the butt and we have to realize that they are going to live their own life. Even if its not what we want them to do.
A teenager is finding their own way in life and going through changes and learning lessons that we cannot teach them. They are learning about relationships, jobs, money management etc. All we can do is hope that they have listened to us.
Any parent who believes that their child is not going to try drugs, have sex, or drink is only lying to themselves. Some teens won't do this in high school but they may as a young adult. If you are an adult that has never done any of these things you must be a saint.
As a mother of a teen, I believe that my job as disciplinary is done to a point. I now have to be a support system for him. I need to be ready to give advice when he asks even if the question is going to shock me. I have to be a good example and most importantly I must be honest with him. If I lie he will eventually find out and a part of his trust in me will be broken.
I believe the way we treat our teens during these years has a lot of influence on the way our relationship will be when they are grown.

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