Teen Life Sympathizer Pillows

'Good news Mom. I got into the college of your choice.'

"Three more years of high school."

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

PROBLEM AREAS

Fishbowl rebellion.

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

"Shouldn't you use a plate?"

"Wings will be cool, I guess, but I'm mostly hoping the braces and pimples fall off."

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

Welcome to your new English Class.

Teenage Angst.

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

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

Mentoring Unit: 'Go on! You can do it! You can be a mentor!'

Pubertry

"That was a great kiss, Joey...but can I have my gum back please?"

"Okay, there's one thing I like about school starting. I have a girlfriend this year."

"I'm you, from the future, here to deliver a witty comeback line."

"They're at that age where it's only cool to wag ironically."

"Stop smirking, it's just an expression! You know perfectly well what I mean when I say I'm putting my foot down and you can't go out tonight!"

Fishbowl Rebellion

"We're out of empanadas!"

"I told you it was too soon to give him The Talk."

"Hello, Sally? I've decided not to go to the concert. . . my father said I'd have to use my own money!"

'Oh, great... Big date tonight and I've got a zit on my nose.'

'He said he can't put his love for me into words because it exceeds the 140 characters allowed in a tweet.'

'You'r either having trouble hearing, or there's a boy you want to be closer to.'

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

Guess what Daddy, Gerald plays hockey!

"You said you'd be home at half a candle."

'Be back by 5 AM, and NO texting while echolocating!'

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