Growing Teens Pillows

"Papi, more Hispanic kids than ever before now live in poverty."

"Someone once told me that kids grow up so quickly. I hope there's some truth to that."

"Well, young man... just consider yourself grounded!"

The No No No's

A Punk Rocker Cocoon.

Wordplay: Hibernation.

'I'd explain how the TV, VCR, DVD, surround sound home entertainment system works...but I don't know.'

Grand. Baby Grand. Toddler Grand. Teen Grand.

"But if I don't break stuff who will?"

'Good night, Dear. Text me if you need anything.'

"It seems like only yesterday that Dad told me I'll be an adult before I know it."

"Your momma lied to you, boy."

"Mom, please! I'm a married woman whose friends have been reviewed favourably by the New York Times."

'You know they've reached puberty when they're more interested in Dr. Ruth than Babe Ruth.'

"Young man, go to your room and stay there until your cerebral cortex matures."

'You can stick your filthy shell. I'm listening to the Arctic Monkeys.'

How did you get your parents to send you to Costa Rica this summer, Ingrid? By almost flunking Spanish. That's dire. Hardly! I'll party and practice my accent. Next year�remind me to bring my French grade down. Si!

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

'Okay mum, I'll eat it all up. But I doubt I'll grow big and strong on this muck!'

'When I turned 18 something started happening to me every month. I started receiving a credit card bill.'

'Isn't it time you started thinking about cars instead of horsie rides?'

"Allowance?! Yeah, if you take out the trash, I'll allow you to keep living here."

'Dad, I know all about the birds and the bees; explain stock-swaps and derivatives.'

'Son, the world is ripe for the taking ... you better stay home with me.'

"Mom said eat everything in moderation, so I renamed the cookie jar 'Moderation.'"

"Having a cat will prepare us for having a teenager one day."

'Wow Dad, I'm growing fast: Soon, my tongue will be as long as yours...'

"You used to be a lot more fun."

You'll be a manicotti soon enough, son - Just enjoy being a mostaccioli while it lasts.

Origins Of Evolution

"Looking cool in a car takes practice."

"All I ask is a chance to ruin my life in my own way."

'I can change! I swear!'

"Not until you've arranged your pillows."

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