Teenage Transformation Gifts

"Now that I've quit hating girls, I 've got pimples."

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

"Three more years of high school."

'Well, Tommy, you've grown a foot since the last time I saw you!'

A Punk Rocker Cocoon.

The Brothers Grime

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

PROBLEM AREAS

How did you get your parents to send you to Costa Rica this summer, Ingrid? By almost flunking Spanish. That's dire. Hardly! I'll party and practice my accent. Next year�remind me to bring my French grade down. Si!

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

Fishbowl rebellion.

"Shouldn't you use a plate?"

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

"Looking cool in a car takes practice."

"All I ask is a chance to ruin my life in my own way."

"A major crime publisher is interested in publishing your homework!"

Teenage Angst.

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

"No, I don't believe youth is wasted on the young. I believe money is."

This year I'm a different person. I'm starting school as the new, cooler me. Way to go, Twig! Diner. Everyone will notice the change. It feels kind of risky. I've never worn my hair down!

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

'Why would a just God allow so many teenage vampire movies?'

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

"Yeah, I've noticed it too: Young Master's smell has changed a lot since he's become a teenager..."

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

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

Pubertry

"Baldo, we need to talk."

"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

"Thank you. Now we'd like to do our big hit -- I Can't Wait to be 16'."

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.

"If you're going to drink, we'd rather you do it in the house where we can party with you."

"We're out of empanadas!"

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