Teen Independence Pillows

"I found this hidden under his mattress."

'By the time I was your age , I'd already run away from home TWICE!'

"Three more years of high school."

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

'So Kyle - have you considered the challenges of van driving?'

"He's gone goth"

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

PROBLEM AREAS

'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....'

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

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

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

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

Fishbowl rebellion.

"My parents said that until I find a job and move out they will not recognize me as a sentient being."

Social Networking.

"Looking cool in a car takes practice."

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

"Before you go anywhere, did you lick behind your ears?"

"Shouldn't you use a plate?"

'More hair than brains.'

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

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

Teenage Angst.

'Dad, can I borrow the club tonight?'

'What was the first music they ever said 'this isn't even music' about?'

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

'I'm going to bed...whatever...'

'Don't forget to put gas in the car and the mower.'

"No, I don't believe youth is wasted on the young. I believe money is."

Whatever!

"And this is my oldest son I was telling you about. The one that eats like a horse."