Poll: What's up with teens?

Is it just me or is today's 'tweens, pre-teens, and teenagers not thinking straight these days? They are too busy with their so called 'drama', thinking that their life sucks and that they look and dress like they are in their 20's? With the teen pregnancy rate the way it is, it's rediculous. And having a role model like Britney, Lindsey, and Jaime Lynn doesn't help either. Wait till they get in their 20's then that's when you can say life sucks. I'm 22 wishing I was a teen again. I can't believe I had it so easy back then! It saddens me that todays teens are not thinking the way they should be. Those that are, I praise you for it and keep going!

Poll: What's up with teens?
i agree. its the new generation :| we are gonna be classed as wasters anyone who is 10-25 now :(
Reply:and when you're in your 30s you'll wish you were 22 again...and not a teen. and when you're in your 40s, etc etc etc.
Reply:most of these parents let their kids talk to em any kind of way; let em get away with anything. if parents took the time to find out what was going through their kids head, they won't be so disrespectful. Some parents do try and their kids just won't listen. the kids are too caught up in trying to be grown and impress their friends.
Reply:I'm 14 and I totally disagree. MOST teens can be like that. But not ALL teens dress disgusting and act disrespectful. I'm in my freshman year and I was surprised at how FEW people dress like they're 20. And teens are going through a time that IS difficult. We don't have the difficulties of owning a home or having a job but we have drugs and drinking and bad parents and abusive boyfriends or challenging classes and rude friends. We have tests that could make us or break us. We have to worry about getting into college which will set us up for the rest of our lives. Its very stressful even if you are only a teen. And a lot of teens disagree with their parents because they were born in a different time and do not understand the circumstances their parents had to live under. This makes us seem like we're always disagreeing JUST to disagree. I think that most teens are truely worried about their future and each other. Most of us are just trying to take what life throws at us and make it good and make sense of it. With adults saying we're "rotten" and "disrespectful" it makes a sterotype that a lot of kids (myself included) aren't happy with. I know that not every highschool student or teen is an angel none of us are. Adults aren't perfect either. But a lot of us are trying our best. Its a shame that this generation is so rebellious and that they can't understand the affects of their actions but that is only a select few of us. Most of us are just trying to find out who we are and what we want to do with our lives. I think that highschool is absolutely misunderstood and most kids should be given a second chance. When adults say "Oh, you're just a kid who doesn't care or understand.", it's like an elderly person telling someone in their 40's what to do or that they haven't valued anything in their lives just because they were born into a different generation. I'm not saying all teens are perfect but a lot of us are trying to change our sterotype! Maybe if everyone stopped complaining about teenagers and the way they act and started getting to the root of the problems and tried to understand, we could change the way kids look at the world and help them value their life! I hope this helps you view some of teens a little differently. Also, parents need to take some time to get into our heads or ask how we're doing and not just the "How was school?" "Fine." kind of thing. And finally, people need to give teens credit. We have a lot going on and a lot of us are trying our best. Most people won't admit it but they were probably the same way when they were our age. -- Carly
Reply:teens have been that way since the beinning of time
Reply:OMG I know! lol I wish I was 16 and living at home with no bills.....and your so right about these role models...why are britney and lindsay sooooo famous and you hear nothing about christina aguilera or any of the others that are doing good? The media these days is really ruining these kids by uplifting the coked out drunk crazy ones and not praising the ones who are wholesome and good....ugh
Reply:whats up with adults?
Reply:A LOT of anger and confusion!!
Reply:There isn't enough spanking going on. When I was young, back in the 70s and 80s, if you messed up, you got spanked. Now, parents are afraid to even look at their child in a cross manner. 25 years ago, how many school shootings were there? almost none. Now it seems like every week another child is killing their classmates. I spanked my son when he needed it, and everyone tells me how polite he is. He's 16, 6'1, 215 lbs and he knows that if he still messes up, I'm going to take him over my knee. (And as long as he still believes that I can, I'm good). Most of his classmates are rude, self-absorbed little $hits that need a good spanking. Parents need to remember WHO IS IN CHARGE and actually take charge!
Reply:Yh i'm one myself and, to be honest life does suck A LOT sometimes especially wen you have family probs e.t.c but it sis when you were a teen. I agree teenagers are getting pretty weird and taking on an odd "depressed" mood...don't get it really.
Reply:It's all a generational thing...look what their biggest influence is:


music
Reply:It's the whole Emo fad, sad isn't it? And yes, it does not help that there are no good role models, lets just hope that Hanna Montana girl does not pull a Britney, that's the last thing girls need
Reply:i agree with you 100%. its scary to think of what its going to be like in 10 years
Reply:Parents, first


Culture, second


Society, third


These are the ones at fault in this order.
Reply:I know it really is sad. I remember a time when only grown ups on the pole dressed the way they make clothes for 5 year olds. Not to mention they make toy make-up which i find is a little distributing too sad more than anything. Its become accepted to look a clown drag queen than to be modest and embrace natural beauty. But on the mental side in regards to your question i dont think parents care anymore. they let other care for them and how do they do that? sit ur *** down in front of the tv let the media mindwash you and shut-up and be quiet while i run my life that u ruined. Then they get older and. wonder were they went wrong. Gee let me think .... well maybe i should stop becuase the list would never end.
Reply:I think the problem is that parents are letting public schools raise their children instead of raising them themselves.
Reply:I'm a teenager, but I agree. Most teens are stupid.
Reply:Yes, most of them are pansy-assed spoiled little bitches

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