Teen Special Occasion Gifts

"It's okay dad, I'm just saying good night."

"A student skipped a model U.N. meeting – now he's claiming diplomatic immunity."

The Teen Years of A Red Delicious.

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

Steam from dinner in restaurant forms dollar sign

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

Social Networking.

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

'Your dad wouldn't let you borrow the car tonight?'

Science fair judge sees flower pot broken on floor near sign saying 'gravity'.

' I see Brad's playing his new video game again.'

'That was quite a birthday party - we played full-contact spin-the-bottle.'

'I will be a chaperone at the senior prom. I need a prom dress but I don't want to be mistaken for a student.'

"So what's your definition of 'love'?"

Parenting Wonks

"Very effective talk on the power of non-verbal communication."

'Now you behave yourself and don't throw and infestation while we're gone.'

"Dad, this is totally the most important conversation ever!"

Carole Jean's First "Big Girl" Heels

Net Bubbie

"We begin tonight with breaking news. LIFE has given a local teenager a rude awakening."

"This zit is growing way out of control!"

"Are there any questions about the Battle of Austerlitz?"

"You know, we're not getting any younger...I mean, pretty soon, we'll both be 16."

Girl to mother: 'Don't call me a teenager. From now on, I want to be referred to as a pre-adult.'

"We aren't so different, you and I. But, for whatever reason, you're a common breakfast snack, and I'm a delectable treat, revered the world over and reserved for special occasions. Helluva world, brother! Just glad I'm not in your paper sleeve."

The Middle-School Dance