Adolescence Mugs

"I wouldn't worry about his communication skills...grunting is quite normal at his age."

The Teenage Mantra: You don't understand...

Kids Gang.

"I feel sorry for kids these days - they're always being tested for something"

"I think I'll be more relaxed once my secondary sex characteristics kick in."

"Oh no, not dinner again!"

"Now that I've quit hating girls, I 've got pimples."

'I heard that as soon as we become aware of our sexual impulses, whatever they are, we'll have to hide them.'

Ted hits puberty...

Wait for it....

"Son, I really wish I could tell you that "Cowboy Ballerina" is a normal part of growing up, but... it's not."

"It's you who don't understand me - I've been fifteen, but you have never been forty-eight."

The statue of puberty.

'And where have you been all day young lady? Your mother and I have been worried sick!'

'That was quite a birthday party - we played full-contact spin-the-bottle.'

'I think maybe we've reached the age of the big turn around.'

"I was 13 once. It was hard."

'I think I'm beginning to understand what sex is all about.'

"I don't know why I worry...Baldo's just a normal boy. It's good to see him maturing...making friends...with nice girls...exploring new feelings...and desires.... You have to go home now."

"I've just been called a 'materno-fascist.' "

'I remember when she was proud to be seen with her parents.'

'Adolescents act like babies when they aren't treated like adults!'

'You have the attitude of a kid twice your age.

'Well, Tommy, you've grown a foot since the last time I saw you!'

'Life isn't fair. Just when girls get interesting, they get taller than us.'

"So I blame you for everything - whose fault is that?"

"Dad, I'm nearly eighteen. I'm old enough to get divorce if I want"

The fountain of puberty

'All of a sudden all they care about is boys...and make-up.'

'I think he's beginning to notice girls.He's washed his face without being asked to!'

Already self-conscious wearing a bra for the first time, Doris couldn't help but feel everyone was staring at her.

"I just broke up with my boyfriend. He said if I really loved him, I would get a job and help him buy a car."

"We're getting way too old for this place."

"Some philosophers say if you think about something hard enough, it'll come true. I figure I'll grow a full beard by next week."

"Well, I've come this close to asking out Sylvia Sanchez. But I'm just an average guy! Nothing about me says 'I'm cool! Look at me!'"