October 21, 2007

• Teenagers --  An Epidemic

  Most teenagers are a metamorphosis caught in the middle, like a worm transforming into a moth. They have lost the legs of youth, but haven't yet gained the wings of adulthood.

  They are confused, and may ask, "Who Am I?" The unspoken answer: "You are the worst half of a leftover kid, and the useless half of an undone adult."

  Teenagers don't make sense, or cents, but cost us dollars. They eat ravenously and sleep like it's an incurable disease. If you are willing to believe them, they are experts on everything, and seem to be the only one in the family with any deep sensitive feelings. They think they are capable of straightening out the world, but often can't get up early enough to present their ideas to the board. There's times you have to handle them as carefully as a newborn, and yet give them the respect of a co-worker. Finally, all they want is to be independent, make their own decisions, be their own persons, manage their own time, but spend your money.

  Now, are we supposed to call this amusing?....Be aware, alot of us have 'been there, done that'.....and because it's a disease we've all had, be thankful you can only catch it ONCE!

  True training is soul training in love, peace, creativity, grace, kindness, understanding, and then self-discipline, obedience, and responsibility. 

  I am very thankful for my teenagers and love them only as a Mother can, with an unconditional love, even when the going gets rough, and they encounter the bumps, the frustrations, the many problems that come up, and can't seem to find their way....may God give us (and all) parents the wisdom and grace to give our teenagers the needed counsel and guidance that will direct them in the 'path of righteousness.' 

  "Keep out of your teenager's life anything that will keep Christ out of his/her heart" 

  

   

  "I LOVE YA BUNCHES!!"

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