Six ways you were never as much of a twat as your teenager
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- 10 May 2023
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As parents, we all know that dealing with a teenager can be a challenge. They're moody, argumentative, and often seem determined to make our lives as difficult as possible. But as frustrating as they can be, it's important to remember that we were once teenagers too. And while we may not have been perfect, there are some things that we just didn't do.
1. We Didn't Spend All Day on Social Media
Remember when your teenager used to come home from school and spend the next five hours glued to their phone? Yeah, we didn't do that. Sure, we had MySpace and AIM, but we also had other things to do, like going outside and playing sports or hanging out with friends in person.
2. We Didn't Expect Instant Gratification
Remember when your teenager would ask for something and then get mad if they didn't get it immediately? Yeah, we didn't do that either. We knew that sometimes we had to wait for things, and we were okay with that. It built character.
3. We Didn't Think We Knew Everything
Remember when your teenager would argue with you about something that you knew was true, just because they thought they knew better? Yeah, we didn't do that either. We may have thought we knew everything, but we at least had enough respect for our parents to listen to their advice.
4. We Didn't Dress Like We Were in a Music Video
Remember when your teenager used to leave the house wearing ripped jeans and a band t-shirt that they probably spent $80 on? Yeah, we didn't do that either. We may have had questionable fashion choices, but we at least tried to look presentable.
5. We Didn't Have Access to the Internet 24/7
Remember when your teenager would stay up all night watching YouTube videos or playing video games? Yeah, we didn't do that either. We didn't have access to the internet 24/7, so we had to find other ways to entertain ourselves.
6. We Didn't Have Participation Trophies
Remember when your teenager would get a trophy just for showing up to a sporting event or a school activity? Yeah, we didn't do that either. We knew that you had to earn your rewards, and that not everyone could win all the time.
Surviving the Teenage Years
In conclusion, while dealing with a teenager can be a challenge, it's important to remember that we were once in their shoes. However, there are some things that we just didn't do, like spend all day on social media or expect instant gratification. So the next time your teenager is driving you up the wall, just remember that at least you weren't as much of a twat as they are.
