Teen Work Pillows

'You'll never guess where I got a McJob.'

"Three more years of high school."

Wordplay: Hibernation.

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

"He's gone goth"

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

PROBLEM AREAS

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

'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.'

"So...do you have a job now?"

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

Fishbowl rebellion.

"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.'

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

"If anyone wants me, Ms. Clark, I'll be down in the youth department."

"Shouldn't you use a plate?"

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

Teenage Angst.

'Dad, can I borrow the club tonight?'

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

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

"Look, you're the one who asked me for some girl advice."

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

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

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

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

"Hey, look - Mom left us an internal memo."