10 Things that my Mom Forgets About Being a Teenager

            There’s just some things my mom forgets about being a teenager. Yes, it has been a while since she was at my point in life. But sometimes it just astounds me how much she forgets what I’m going through. Though I’ll always be her little girl, I’m no longer a little girl. I’m growing, maturing, and developing my own sense of self. So with that, I present to you the list of things my mom forgets about teenagers-

1. I get my period! My uterus is shedding, I’m bleeding, I’m uncomfortable, I’m in pain, I’m bitchy, I’m irritable, and I don’t want to deal with this shit.

2. I’ve kissed a boy. Yes, I’ve kissed more boys than I’ve had boyfriends. It is, in fact, possible to kiss someone that you’re not dating.

3. My car is my freedom. I know I drive fast, but you need to have the confidence that I drive safe.

4. I listen to music that you don’t like.

5. I’ve had alcohol. To ease your mind- no, I don’t get drunk. But yes, alcohol has been consumed.

6. I swear, a lot. I just have enough common sense to sensor myself around you.

7. I don’t like to tell you everything. I’m not trying to hide things from you, but I don’t really want to share everything with you.

8. I want cute bras and underwear. Do you really need to ask the question “well who’s gonna see them anyways”? Seriously?! I’m going to see them! I want to feel cute! And yes, I want to be prepared in the rare chance that someone else will see them. I don’t want to be prancing around in Tinker Bell briefs from the juniors section at Wal-Mart.

9. I am growing and developing. This includes physically, mentally, emotionally, and sexually.

10. Sometimes I need to mess up. I know you just love giving that oh so “perfect” advice, but sometimes I need to make my own mistakes to really learn and grow.  Please don’t try to instruct me all the time.

 

♥ Diary of a Teen