35 Frustration-Filled Tweets From Parents With Teenage Kids
"Having a teenager is like having a cat that only comes out to eat and hisses when you try to pet it."
Raising children is no easy feat by any stretch of the imagination. However, raising teenagers is an entirely different challenge!
There are the eye rolls, the sighs, the talking back, the rebellion, and the raging hormones of puberty. You know, all the fun stuff we all went through as teens ourselves!
But the thing is, teenagers are still kids. They still need all the guidance and love in the world; they're just not necessarily as receptive to it as they once were.
Adolescence can be a challenging time for everyone involved. Experts say that parents must find the right balance between letting go and allowing a teen the independence they crave while still maintaining control as the adults in the household.
The point is, parent-teenager relationships can be tricky. If you're struggling, rest assured that there are plenty of other parents out there in the same boat.
In fact, Twitter is full of frustrated and exhausted parents! So much so that we have compiled an entire list of tweets from frazzled parents of teenagers below.
From parents venting about the state of their teens' bedrooms to listing ways to "piss off your teen" to some good old-fashioned teenage insults, we've got them all here!
1. Roomba: "Nope."
sweetmomissa2. It's like living in a haunted house.
DrWhoWhatWhyHow3. Suspicions on high alert.
callie_mt
4. Breathe.
JerseyGirl1316
5. "As long as the lines are there, it looks vacuumed."
TheNewStepford
6. Approach with caution!
untameablesoul1
7. It's understandable.
dramadelinquent
8. "Who do they think they're fooling?"
jehawbaker
9. "Whyyy???"
libyaliberty
10. It works!
sara_ashlynn
11. She's funny!
whinecheezits
12. "Watch their head explode."
Expativa
13. Every teenager, ever.
simoncholland
14. Genius!
nottheworstmom
"Parents of teens have to accept that it's normal for children to pull away from them during the teen years as they carve out their own identity and embrace growing up," said parenting expert and bestselling author Vicki Broadbent. "Teenhood is about playing at being an adult."
"Parents are still needed, of course, more than ever, to provide education, love, support, and boundaries for their kids," Vicki said. It's important to stay as involved as possible in your teenager's life.
It is also a good idea not to be too hard on your teen. After all, "rules were made to be broken," and in doing so, your teen will learn crucial life lessons.
15. Dexter the texter.
MaryNumair
16. "That wasn't for you."
Parkerlawyer
17. Hotel service.
gerrydee
18. Every time.
SamMcAlister1
19. Set it free.
sarcasticmommy4
20. It's a tragedy.
maryfairybobrry
21. A bottomless pit.
mommajessiec
22. "We're leaving in 2 minutes."
mommajessiec
23. Teenage compliments don't come for free.
sweetmomissa
24. Don't ask.
LetMeStart
25. Don't dab.
thebabylady7
26. "These are a few of my favorite things."
RodLacroix
27. A fate worse than death.
sarcasticmommy4
Vicki suggests that it's a good idea to encourage teens to voice their opinions and allow them to be involved in important decision-making. "Try to involve them in decisions that affect them and work to break the cycle of constant bickering," Vicki said.
"Spend some one-on-one time with them, but let them lead you by asking what they want to do, see, buy, etc. Get to know their ever-evolving personalities," she added.
Adolescence is a time for kids to learn how to function as adults. "You taught your kid to ride a bike; now teach them life skills so they can be adults without you at some point," Vicki said.
28. A lesson in consideration.
Cheeseboy22
29. Parenting facts.
ICantEven001
30. The frustration is real.
Kalarigamerchic
31. Not a great idea.
32. It's just not a vibe.
maryfairybobrry
33. How rude!
MaryNumair
34. Accurate.
katierosman
35. Nutrition at its best.
IamJackBoot
Most importantly, it's essential to find the right balance between giving your teenager some freedom while still providing guidance and discipline when necessary. Teens need to learn that there are consequences to their actions; however, they also need the opportunity to make their own decisions.
Discipline should be administered with love and understanding. It's about teaching a valuable lesson, not punishing or controlling your teen.
Being a teen isn't easy. We've all been there and lived to tell the tales of all the torture we put our poor parents through.
It's an exciting part of life, and it shouldn't be dreaded or miserable—for teens or parents. Enjoy them while you can; they'll be adults before you know it!
