Teenagers

My 12 year old granddaughter isn't as engaged with us anymore. She comes in says hello and that's it. She's on her phone which drives me mental! My 17 year old grandson went through that stage but has changed again and you can have a great conversation with him. Hoping DGD does the same. Teenagers are tricky! Good luck

Thank you Gran32 that makes me feel better. I am seeing the boys on Sunday so fingers crossed we have some lively conversation.

Smileless2012

Does anyone remember Harry Enfield's 'Kevin'? I particularly liked the sketch when he becomes a teenager. The night before he's talking normally but when he comes down on the morning of his 13th birthday, all he does is grunt!!!

Yes!

They go into a tunnel at about 12 and come out at some time later, possibly not until about 19.

Two of ours have emerged at 16 and are lovely again, another has just gone in.

MissAdventure

My boy spends a lot of time at his girlfriend's house where apparently he is loved for being such a kind and helpful person..

Amazing, isn't it.
I found other parents said how polite and helpful my DC were at their houses.
As were their children when they came here.

Going back to Kevin the Teenager and his friend Perry:
Kevin: Kevin is rude to his parents, but polite to Perry's parents. He's often complaining and refusing to do what his parents tell him.
Perry: Perry is polite to Kevin's parents, but rude to his own

"Thank you Mrs. Patterson".

My youngest DGS, now almost 17, used to be quite reserved and monosyllabic, spending most of his time in his bedroom, immersed in video games. Now he is quite the opposite: sociable, communicative, out-going and happy to converse with all and sundry, but especially with me, on the phone yesterday, giving me the rundown on his new existence as a sixth-former. His older brother (now 19) is also a changed character, but that would take several pages and might embarrass him.

I am not surprised the teenager didn't want to engage in conversation when sitting in the dentists waiting room - what was his dad thinking in making that call??

Embarrassing for the teenager and highly inappropriate in such a public place.

MissAdventure

She is fluent in grunt, i can confirm.

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