Adolescence Prints

"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!"

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

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

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

Wait for it....

Ted hits puberty...

The statue of puberty.

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

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

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

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

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

"I was 13 once. It was hard."

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

The fountain of puberty

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

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

'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"

Wait for it....

'Something tells me we really haven't begun to live yet.'

'Since we're being so honest, perhaps I should mention that I liked you better as an egg.'

"Can a ten year old really declare his room a self-proclaimed state?"