10 Things you should never say to your teenager

1. Do you mind doing the dishes tonight? (Of COURSE they mind.)

2. So, what's on the agenda tonight? (They will never say "Homework, then bed". They'll say "I'm going out".

3. Where are you going? (Out)

4. Have you researched your project yet? (Is the night before it's due? If no, then answer is "No!"

5. Are you sexually active (MOM!)

6. How are you planning to pay for the prom, the dress/tux/limo? (MOM!)

7. Hey, do you want to talk about colleges tonight? (MOM! I'm not going to college. College is stupid.)

8. What do you mean you're getting a D in math this term? (MOM! It's the teacher's fault!)

9. Have I told you lately that I love you? (MOM!)

10. What does your boyfriend/girlfriend's parents do? (I don't know? Like, how would I know? Geesh Mom!

Comments

[Daisy]

I learned that the hard way when I substitute taught. "John, do you need a tissue?" "No, I just swallow it!"

[Katy]

I love how their bad grades are always the TEACHER'S fault. The fact that they don't do the assignments or study have NOTHING to do with it at all!