This post is in response to the Writing 101, Day 2 prompt to write a list. I currently have three teenagers, but I have spent my entire adult life working with teenagers. Hence, my list:
Things I’ve learned from teenagers…
- Don’t get bogged down in the present. Just keep pushing on.
- Have fun. Laughter and fun are important to fostering a healthy outlook.
- It’s okay to be silly sometimes.
- It’s okay to be sad sometimes.
- Always have food on hand. Good food will bring friends. And you never know when you might be hungry.
- Other people will have their opinions. You don’t have to agree with them.
- When your “friends” don’t treat you right, move on. It’s better to have a handful of good friends than a crowd of superficial ones.
- Being nice is an important skill in getting through life. You may want to say something mean, but sometimes it’s best not to.
- Look forward to the future. It is full of promise
- Young people have good ideas. Sometimes, they have great ideas. Listen to them. They are the future.
10½. Did I mention food? It’s always about the food.