Teen Visionary Gifts

"What's life all about, Cruz? I mean, it can't be all about having a pretty girlfriend, working at a cool job and driving an awesome car. If it is...I've reached nearly all of my life goals...at age 15!"

'What a drive! Our boy's going to go a long, long way.'

'Another football scholarship offer?'

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

"Someday you'll see my work in the employee break room at the Met."

'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."

I need to set upmy own company.

'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....'

"I've always wanted an empire of Distance Learning Campuses."

"I don't know why I worry...Baldo's just a normal boy. It's good to see him maturing...making friends...with nice girls...exploring new feelings...and desires.... You have to go home now."

"Gracie, what does a little girl like you wish for? I mean, besides being a doctor, a motivational speaker, a great parent and becoming president?"

"Well, I've come this close to asking out Sylvia Sanchez. But I'm just an average guy! Nothing about me says 'I'm cool! Look at me!'"

"This is crazy! We've been here only 10 minutes, we've spent all our money, and we've got nothing to show for it!"

'I'm trying to get my competence and my confidence in the same place.'

DACA

"It looks like we've reached the end of reality..."

"Another barnacle?!" "I was a teenage creature."

"One day she'll be a wonderful architect."

'Where do you see yourself in five years?'

Wishful Thinking Magazine - circulation chart.

"The counselor wasn't much help about getting into college. All he said was to study hard and get good grades."

"Gee, I just wish I had the words to describe this scene to you fellows back on earth...!"

"I don't know...but it seems like nothing ever changes around here. It's like we've been 15 years old forever!"

"This grade doesn't fit into my five-year plan!"

'I thought I'd put in the details later.'

'This is wonderful. It will help millions of people.'

So tell me, Junior.

"My dad's been on my case...he says I should be preparing for my future career. But what kind of training can I get here for a job that's tough, will make tons of money and highlight my incredible bod?"

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

"An inflatable dome will allow us to live on other planets."

"I can't wait until we're older so we can get into the cannabis industry. At least then we can make a difference in people's lives."

It's so quiet. Listen to the sounds of nature! Pound pound thump. Pound thunk. Human nature.

"Debit card, no problem. Any cash back?"

Nursery Careers Service. Careers teacher tells toddler: 'Astronaut training would give you something to fall back on, if the jungle explorer job fell through.'