10 quotes from teenagers that make even the calmest mothers lose patience
You know, adolescence is not an easy period, quite another: changes, new awareness and a natural sense of rebellion transform the sweet children we have raised into personalities that are sometimes not very controllable that can often make even the best mothers lose patience. and comprehensive. Nothing serious, it is an obligatory stop that one day we will be happy to have lived and to which we will look at with a smile, but which, we must admit, it is not exactly a walk.
With a gesture of solidarity towards mothers struggling with a daughter in full adolescence and a pinch of irony, we have decided to report below the ten most common - and irritating - phrases that every daughter addresses to her mother.Take a look at the list that we propose and try to see if you recognize yourself ...
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1. "I'm on my way! Wait a second"
When? This is the typical phrase that is flaunted by young girls in the moment of unpleasant duties and obligations, when for example, they are called to help set the table, clean the room or take down the garbage. In short, to any demanding request, 90% of the time you will hear yourself answered in this way.
Your reaction. It is very likely that after hearing your order, your daughter will continue to do what she was doing, completely ignoring you: talking on the phone, playing with the computer or watching TV. In fact, almost certainly, to convince your daughter, you have to repeat the invitation a second and perhaps a third time, also passing to the peremptory tones of a sergeant. In that case you can win.
2. "That's how I am"
When? When you have the courage to make a small criticism of their behavior or a dress they show off.
Your reaction. This is one of the phrases that most irritates you, we know it well. Being answered with that cliché, avoiding confrontation and closing the question quickly is not exactly the best way to counter. Be patient, and when it happens, remember that you once did too.
3. "Can't we put a" more music? "
When? It usually happens when you are in the car together: you are listening to a song you like so much, maybe a little old, an old hit that reminds you of your adolescence, but here you are interrupted by your daughter's request, in search of music. a little more modern.
Your reaction. After an initial irritation, you will be forced to give it to him, and in a short time you will find yourself listening to the latest hits of the moment, without knowing a word.
4. "Mom"
When? When you get called that, it only means one thing: your daughter has lost something and needs your help. In most cases it is a piece of clothing.
Your reaction. You are probably watching TV, lying comfortably on the sofa in your home, but you will not be able to do anything about it, you will have to run to your daughter, if you do not want her screams to attract the ire of the neighbors.
5. "What? There is no Wi-Fi here"
When? When you have finally managed to take your whole family on vacation, to a relaxing place, away from the daily grind, peace is broken by the words of a "teenager in withdrawal from social media.
Your reaction: Let's face it, this is a rather delicate matter: whatever you say, you will not make her calm and happy; in fact, until she has her connection, your daughter will not smile again. It is the price to pay in a society made up of mobile phones, internet and social networks.
6. "Mom, this is no longer said!"
When? When you utter an obsolete, not very modern word, your daughter brings you back, not too delicately, in step with the times.
Your reaction. Don't even try to fight back, it's a lost game from the start. If you only dare to argue, you will hear of the old ones from the new generations.
7. "Don't take me right in front of the door ..."
When? When you accompany her to school, or to any other place where her friends or peers are present.
Your reaction. You will leave it a little earlier, with a hint of disappointment. But you know well that you too have done the same thing in the past.
8. "Nobody understands me"
¿Cuándo? When, in the midst of adolescent existential crisis, your daughter is not supported for any matter, and taken by despair, she goes to her room, slamming the door.
Your reaction: You will try in every way to be tough, to resist, but you know very well that you will not succeed: in a short time you will find yourself knocking on her door to console her.
9. "I didn't do it on purpose!"
When? When they get it wrong, they forget to do something, they break something. Here is the wild phrase, perhaps combined with two sad and tender eyes.
Your reaction. After an "initial irritation, you will forgive her and just say," May it not happen again ... "
10. "Don't worry"
When? When they have to reassure you about anything, even if most likely, you have reason to worry.
Your reaction. You will try not to worry, but we know that you will not make it.