Creative Teen Gifts

"It's actually a maximalist art installation."

"Abstract Expressionism is definitely right for me at this stage of my career."

Timmy had one heck of a security blanket.

'Hi, Miss Henderson, we did collage in class today. Can you drive me home?'

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

"He's gone goth"

"Maybe if I make myself inconspicuous I won't be called on."

'My goal is to one day have my art hanging on a refrigerator in the Louvre.'

Musical notes bubble gum.

'This is a good time to be young, son. Look at all the opportunities you have in front of you...you can help sole the problems of the environment, poverty,civil rights....'

Feeding of a giraffe with the use of a balloon.

'I don't care if Jackson Pollock did start out this way. We are drawing kittens.'

Pop Culture for Teens

'I think there was a typo in the lab instructions.'

'All good things must come to an end.'

I wish you kids would get off your electronics and learn a practical skill. Work with your hands! What does he think we're doing?!! Tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap.

"I've tracked our GPS coordinates over the past week dad. Well, we're roaming the plains alright!"

'Can I have mine with the peak at the front '

Do you ever wonder if there's really a higher power? What do you mean? Is there an all-knowing being that keeps track of you? That always knows where you are

"Since I became a creator on social media, fridge displays seem so passé."

"I'll be glad when this is over and Sarah can be herself again."

What are you looking for in a college? A strong environmental program. Ok. Pick 4 or 5 we could visit. I've got 3 days for the trip. There's one in Ohio. Can do. One in Maine, Iowa and California. You need a good geography program. Here's another one. Where's St. Paul?

"I'm two weeks away from my Pilates badge."

The whole family can't wrench a teen away from his computer.

"Gracie's the only kid I know who offers El Cucuy under her bed a no-compete contract."

Mom? Eco club is starting a campaign to eat local food. Good idea. Would you please pack me a lunch from organic stuff grown near here? Ok. I'm sure we have something. Thanks! Oh, boy. A beet sandwich.

Abstract expressionist face painting.

"A major crime publisher is interested in publishing your homework!"

"Maybe you need some kind of app to make it work."

'Dad, can I borrow the club tonight?'

'I preferred his earlier work.'

"Another barnacle?!" "I was a teenage creature."

'This book thing, Mum, where do I plug it in?'

The 5 paragraph essay is sooo stupid. Why do we have to learn it? So you can get good SAT scores. That will get you into a good college, and then a good job. So you never have to write another 5-paragraph essay again.

"Timmy, your dog looks just like he does in your drawings."