Teen Struggles Gifts

'I don't have a bad attitude! I can't help it if everything sucks!'

'Hey Einstein, how about converting some of your mass into energy and getting this place cleaned up?'

"Three more years of high school."

The Teen Years of A Red Delicious.

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

"My mom says I can start a rock band if I call it 'I Love My Mommy.' You in?"

PROBLEM AREAS

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

'When played backwards these say terrible things like 'do your homework' and 'clean your room.''

Fishbowl rebellion.

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

"Shouldn't you use a plate?"

Teenage Angst.

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

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

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

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

Pubertry

"I attempted to circumvent the traditional trappings of a teen furlough...but I was thwarted by my czar-ish parental unit."

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

"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

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

"We're out of empanadas!"

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

Hi! You want to, like, hang out? Sure. When are you free? Twig! Time to pack. We're leaving!! In about a year? It's on my iCal.

Hey, Twig! Ryan Beardsley wants your cell phone number! The divine wonder of West Fester High? Finally! My life changes for the better. He needs activities for his college apps and wants to come to our shortest eco-club cleanup. Change you can believe in. West Fester High School.

'You've failed to reach your performance targets,we'll have to let you go.'

My dad's doing flowers for a huge sweet 16 party. Everyone's invited except me! Who cares? It's probably some loser who couldn't get anyone to come over without going over the top. Thanks, Em! You know what's important. Plus! We'll figure out whose party it is and crash it! You're my spiritual guide.

'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.'

'Dad, I decided not to get a tattoo in the end. Like you, I got a piercing, instead.'

Jesus As A Teenager Clears The Temple. . .

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

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