I got to go out for supper with my nephew and his posse tonight. They varied in age from 16 to 18. His posse is a group of "just friends" that includes him, another boy and two girls. My sister and I were the old fogies at that table.
We went to a Mexican restaurant and I have to say that one of the girls really got on my nerves. Maybe I'm just not used to being immersed in a group of teenagers. She's a very tall blonde with a bad hair color job. I'm guessing she is close to 17 and soooooo immature. Her brains do not match her boobs.
Oh. My. Word.
I bit down hard on my tongue as she said over and over, "Guys, quit looking down my shirt." Ummm. Pull it up sweetheart is what I was thinking, but I said nothing. Every time she laughed her whole body vibrated from head to toe. She was really bugging me.
My nephew always speaks glowingly of this girl. She's one of his best friends. I can't choose them for him and my sister likes her.
At a recent choral concert she wore see through leggings and a tunic barely long enough to cover her behind. My sister says she's just "into fashion". Okie dokie, then.
I don't have children of my own and when I am thrust into the middle of them, it's a strange experience. I feel like I'm on safari studying some of sort of newly discovered species that I absolutely do not understand. Their behaviors mystify me and warrant more study.
I'm struck by the fact that if I were their age that I wouldn't fit into their group. I was too shy, too quiet, and too reserved. I never liked drawing attention to myself and they obviously do. There's nothing wrong with that. Their type of loud fun hurts no one even if it makes the old fogie aunt cringe.
At least I got invited to come along. That part of it is priceless.
CW
CreativeWoman posted on May 14, 2009
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woman said on May 14, 2009....
They are a different life form. Accept it and move on. ( I love my teen age grandchildren but I am SOOO glad I am not raising teens anymore. Whew!) -
Twylarants said on May 14, 2009....
I know what you gals mean. Either I'm getting really, really old, or these kids are from another planet. My neighbor is an angel-faced 13 year old who happens to be a boy magnet. Every skater boy within 2 miles races to her porch the minute she steps out the door, and the things that come out of their mouths shock even me. Good grief, I didn't know half of what they know until I started working with butchers! -
CreativeWoman said on May 15, 2009....
woman,
Maybe if I was immersed into their alien culture more often I would be more "hip". It's a different world these days. Don't get me wrong, I would have loved to be knee deep in it with my own kids.
Twyla,
Sometimes I would to say, "Take me to your leader." :-D The girls flock around my nephew I am amazed how forward they are, boys and girls alike. I was definitely a sheltered child. lol
CW
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Hegemone said on May 15, 2009....
Yeah, younger people will do anything for attention these days, whether it's being overly sexual and trying to hide it, being into high end fashion at the risk of wardrobe malfunctions, or whatever. These sorts of stories make me smile and sit back purely because some day, your nephew will be in your shoes, and then you'll really be loving it because you'll be able to tell him how YOU felt and how YOU dealt with it and help him out down the line if he needs it. You're right CW, at least you were there, and sometimes that's the most important part. -
CreativeWoman said on May 15, 2009....
Hege,
I'm sure it will be another whole new ballgame when we get there. :-) I miss him so being with him and his friends was nice.
CW
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uniquely-ironic said on May 15, 2009....
Well, the reason he speaks glowingly of her is obvious ..... he's using the wrong head to see her. But! Being a teenager means learning to use both heads. She will eventually learn that just because she can attract men with her boobs does not mean that they really like HER.*sigh*I don't think people our age are supposed to understand teenagers. -
fragglesrock said on May 15, 2009....
i never had that problem, of attracting boys with my boobs, i really did have to rely on my wit and intelligence and club them when they weren't looking...my oldest is 13 and i'm already starting to feel like i'm with aliens when i'm around he and his friends.. -
CreativeWoman said on May 15, 2009....
Uni,
Yeah, well, he is 16. I'm sure his hormones are raging. It's obvious that she likes to be looked at. Then again, I probably would too if I had her figure. lol
fraggles,
I never got noticed much and I even had boobs. I was too quiet and shy. I can see how your sense of humor must have been (and still is) a friend magnet. :-)
CW
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queenparanoia said on May 16, 2009....
lol... i know girls like that.... ;-)
well at least youre the cool aunt... ;-)
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CreativeWoman said on May 16, 2009....
queen,
I guess the invitation meant that I don't embarrass him. lol They are good kids. We are just from different generations. :-)
CW
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