10 Questions Not To Ask Your Teenage Boy
Since Brian has turned 14, I have learned a few things besides the fact that I don’t know anything. I am a parent – which apparently rhymes with dumb the the language of teenage. But I do know the 10 questions not to ask a teenage boy. They are as follows:
1. Can I sit next to you?
2. What were you doing in the bathroom?
3. Do you want me to come with you?
4. Is that a clean shirt?
5. Do you have a girlfriend?
6. What are you doing?
7. Did you clean your room?
8. Did you feed the dog?
9. Will you hurry up?
10. Can mom have a kiss and a hug goodbye?
If you dare to ask any of the above I can guarantee you will get either a sigh, a moan, a roll of the eyes, or that look (you know the look I am referring to the one where it looks like they could be constipated), but rarely will you get an answer and the answer will never be yes. Do they even know the word yes anymore?
Exactly at what age do they move out?
Until next time -
C
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I’m all weepy over my middle one graduating 1st grade. I suppose when my baby does I’ll just be a real mess. I cannot imagine them being teenagers yet.
How about a list of things your teenagers knows he doesn’t dare ask his redhead mom? I’d like to see THAT list!
That’s a good list to use. Of course, there’s also a list of questions you could ask a teen that you would be better off NOT hearing the answer…
Hey this is a nice looking blog. Remember even if your teen is very mature and you are comfortable with them staying home by themselves during the summer, for your teen it would be good if he or she has some activities planned that will keep them busy and out of trouble.
That whole list feels WAY too familiar! Thanks for cataloging my last week of frustration with the 14 year old… as always, glad to hear I am not alone!
This is a cute post. It made me laugh and think of my kids when tey were your sons age. I am subscribing to this blog. Will you be posting more often?
Ha! Teacher rhymes with dumb too. Thanks for commenting on my blog and for the advice about opening up my comments. Maybe I’ll give that a try. I love your blog design!
I don’t have a teenage son, at least not that I know of. BUT I’m pretty sure I’ll never ask him “How much do you love me?”
I think that whole thing works til they’re about 8. Then they start with the “Moooooom, stop!”
THEN at 14, they’re smart, so they say “Not at all”
Or the dreaded silence.
Thanks for coming by my place! You’re welcome ANYTIME. Especially if James Bond follows you over. He can come too! Is it hot in here?!
I love the way you write. You make me feel like I a standing right next to you when you do those posts where you are talking with your son. He is one lucky boy.
Raising a teenager in today’s world may be more effort than we’re prepared for. Reaching down inside, remembering how I felt as a teen, and keep talking with my teen helps. I try to meet on common ground, like our love for each other, and when I start from there, everything seems to turn out fine.
I’d like to see your list for teenage girls. I bet it would be more toxic. I can’t ask my daughter anything anymore.
I remember those days … kind of
Ha haaaaaaaaa !!!!
Remember with teenagers that deep optimism is aware of problems, but recognizes the solution; knows about difficulties, but believes they can be overcome; sees the negative, but accentuates the positive; is exposed to the worst, but expects the best; has reason to complain, but prefers to smile.
You forgot ‘are those pants clean?’ because you know they’re not!!!!!