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A Parents Guide to Teeenage Behaviour
Jonaki Singh
Short Essay
One day, after I returned from school, I slammed my backpack hard on the floor. I was grouchy and irritable. I did not want to talk to anyone!
Right then, my mother entered the room and asked me with a hint of anxiety in her voice “What happened? Did somebody say something?” I just rolled my eyes and then tried to tell her a million times, rather loudly that nothing happened. When I say that to either of my parents, they just lose it. They get mad and say that they were just asking a simple question and that I could have said the same thing in a ‘sweet’ way. My mom often says to me ‘You were so much sweeter when you were a little girl. You have changed so much!” I stare in utter disbelief at their regretful statement.
What parents do not realize is that most little girls will listen to anything their parents say. They will wear a cute outfit for picture day, attend a special summer camp, dance for the school talent show, or enter a quiz contest just to please their parents. But, when the same kids grow into teenagers, they become more aware of their preferences. If parents ask a teenage girl to wear a cute dress for an event, an ugly scene will follow: “Mom! I cannot wear this stupid outfit! It’s social suicide!’
Teenagers often seem troublesome when parents try to ignore the fact that every teenager has an ‘attitude” – a unique blend of trains and habits that shapes their personality and behavior. Teenagers are like ants – crawling all over the place, totally absorbed in their usual routine of studying, partying gossiping and shopping.
What parents do not realize is that most little girls will listen to anything their parents say. They will wear a cute outfit for picture day, attend a special summer camp, dance for the school talent show, or enter a quiz contest just to please their parents. But, when the same kids grow into teenagers, they become more aware of their preferences. If parents ask a teenage girl to wear a cute dress for an event, an ugly scene will follow: “Mom! I cannot wear this stupid outfit! It’s social suicide!’
Teenagers often seem troublesome when parents try to ignore the fact that every teenager has an ‘attitude” – a unique blend of trains and habits that shapes their personality and behavior. Teenagers are like ants – crawling all over the place, totally absorbed in their usual routine of studying, partying gossiping and shopping.
They often appear oblivious of everybody else, unless, of course, if you have just stepped into their anthill. Unlike ants, teenagers have different attitudes. which can be classified into three main groups : sweet teens, bratty teens and the gothic teens. A better knowledge of teenage attitudes might help all those frustrated parents out there who just do not know how to deal with their teenager.
Sweet teens are like a ‘dream come true’ for most parents. This rare attitude is found among teenagers who are very self-assured, optimistic and comfortable with their surroundings. These teenagers are good students and very active in community events such as neighborhood picnics, student council etc. They are also involved in several activities such as dancing, singing, writing and reading. These sweeties will be typically dressed in their usual jeans and a t-shirt advertising some make-believe beach resort. But they will have a little touch, something that makes them look a child, a hair ribbon, a nice necklace, or some other kind of unnecessary accessory that just screams, “My mom picked my outfit today!” This teen will be seen smiling, laughing, giving compliments, making jokes, and just loosening people up with their upbeat personality. A sweet teen will graciously accept even a list minute invitation to a party and show up like a waft of gentle, refreshing breeze.
Bratty teens are the ‘worst nightmare’ of their parents. The ‘bratty’ attitude is usually found in the so-called ‘popular’ teens, which are self-conscious, suspicious and conceited. They are average students, actively involved in sports such as volleyball, basketball and cheerleading. Their attire usually distinguishes them.
Sweet teens are like a ‘dream come true’ for most parents. This rare attitude is found among teenagers who are very self-assured, optimistic and comfortable with their surroundings. These teenagers are good students and very active in community events such as neighborhood picnics, student council etc. They are also involved in several activities such as dancing, singing, writing and reading. These sweeties will be typically dressed in their usual jeans and a t-shirt advertising some make-believe beach resort. But they will have a little touch, something that makes them look a child, a hair ribbon, a nice necklace, or some other kind of unnecessary accessory that just screams, “My mom picked my outfit today!” This teen will be seen smiling, laughing, giving compliments, making jokes, and just loosening people up with their upbeat personality. A sweet teen will graciously accept even a list minute invitation to a party and show up like a waft of gentle, refreshing breeze.
Bratty teens are the ‘worst nightmare’ of their parents. The ‘bratty’ attitude is usually found in the so-called ‘popular’ teens, which are self-conscious, suspicious and conceited. They are average students, actively involved in sports such as volleyball, basketball and cheerleading. Their attire usually distinguishes them.
