We scream and shout at each other, we blame and ignore one another. Parents and teens don’t always get along. There’s the “I’m moving out as soon as I’m 18,” which many never do because it isn’t as it may seem. Sometimes we need to take some time and appreciate what parents do for us that we could never do on our own. Unless it is an abusive home – in that case it is best to look for another place to stay. But if it is out of frustration and anger than it’s better to analyze the situation. You’re asked to take out the trash, clean your room, and do laundry. But, they also pay for your living, food and phone bill, and may provide you with many things that many teens don’t appreciate that way we should. It isn’t easy being an adult providing for a child, so take some time and think about why it isn’t working out and see if maybe it isn’t so bad listening to your parents. It makes it easier and better on everyone.
- Stefannie
Archive for the ‘The Parents’ Category
Trouble With Parents
Saturday, January 14th, 2012
My Parents’ Divorce
Monday, October 17th, 2011
When I was 6 I remember when my parents were in the middle of a divorce. I didn’t know what a divorce was, so I didn’t understand that my mom was leaving. I didn’t know they were going to get separated, I had no idea what was going, and I was left under my father’s care. I can’t recall much but I do recall that he was barely there to watch after me. I don’t know where he went or what he did, but I do know one thing, he left me under my cousin’s care and that was a huge mistake. In the months that I was stuck with them alone, they would take advantage of me. It all started when I was watching movies; they came and lay down near me. One of them took me to another room. Soon enough I was undressed and he was doing what he was pleased with. It hurt, and I didn’t know what was happening. It went on like this for many months, and it was always the same. The same 3 that came and used me, they would make me promise not to tell anyone. I didn’t know why, but I didn’t question it, so I went along with it. Many months after this I was finally reunited with my mom and that is when I spoke of it again. She spoke with my father and he didn’t believe it. I don’t know if he ever did.
- Stefannie
Parents
Monday, September 19th, 2011
You will only have one set of parents, or parent, and that’s it. No one can replace them, for the rest of your life. We must respect our parents, and not hate them. When you’re three, you say “I love you Mommy and Daddy”, when you’re ten, I bet it’s “Whatever”, 16 it’s “My parents are SO annoying!!!”, when you’re 18, it would go like “I can’t wait to leave”, 25 you might say “I wish I could see my parents”, 30 would be like “I want to go to my parents’ place”, 60, or even older if you’re lucky, “I wish I never said those mean things to Mom and Dad”. Don’t run away just because your parents are being unfair, like not letting you play a game, or do a sport, or any of that. Life is unfair, and your parents should know what’s best for you and your safety. Don’t hate your family, love them, live with them. One day, you would wish you could be with your family, again.
- Matt
Jury Duty
Monday, July 4th, 2011
A couple weeks ago, my mom got a jury duty summons. While she complained about having to go, I jealously eyed the form. Ever since I’ve turned 18, I’ve been excited about possibly serving as a juror. It’s not just the 17 dollar and 20 cent daily salary, or the free breakfast and lunch; it’s the whole intrigue and excitement that surrounds a trial. I understand that it’s not likely I’ll even get a summons, or get chosen to serve, or get an interesting case, but excitement about jury duty is something that nonetheless burns deep inside me. I imagine that when I finally get that later, and trudge to the courthouse downtown, my opinions might change a bit. But until then, my image of jury duty is one of glamour and glory, gallantly serving up justice and laying down the law.
- Will