I would not call them stupid every adult you see today was a teen at one time,but most teens are risk takers and don't believe you when you tell them different I can only say that is a part of growing up,there are some that think the adults were born as a adult that goes to show you some just don't think,but I must say there are also non-thinking adults, but it is immature to paint all teens with a broad brush as there are some very clever teens as there are adults,teens learn as they go,that is the job of a parent to teach and train and some don't because they have not grown up themselves...
No, not stupid. In a way, it's really not their faults. When a teenager, you're brain is not fully developed, especially the part of the brain that thinks things through and tells you what the consequences will be. They are also naturally narcissistic. They haven't grown enough to see much outside of themselves, some more than others. They also don't have the life experience that older adults have, so they're just trying to find their way. Some teenagers are worse than others, but most of them are just trying to fit and and find themselves-they don't know who they are yet. With all the pressure from eachother, they go back and forth between developing as their own people, and trying to conform to be like everyone else, or to be who they think they should be. At the end of they day, they should be cut some slack. They already have to grow up fast enough.
As a teenager, who hangs out with other teenagers, I can only tell you that we're not all stupid. In the literal sense of the word, some of us are. I'm 14 and some sixteen-year-olds make me roll my eyes. But it all depends on how you're raised. I, for example, am trying to strengthen my walk with the Lord. I haven't given up yet after three years, because I know a change is happening. Now, some teens, in other situations, would sit in a corner and weep about the lack of love and respect. Me, I try to strengthen my relationship with my parents, while I juggle trying to be with my friends, trying to read the Bible every day, making my education off the internet and books, (home schooled) and having time for myself. And besides that, I start work tomorrow. Now, I know a lot of teenagers like me, and many unlike me. All of whom I am friends with. But I've put myself right in the middle where I can hang out with my geeky friends, most of whom are very smart nerds like myself, and hang out with church friends, so that, hopefully, when the time comes, I can tell my geek friends what I believe in and minister to them. As dumb as this will sound to some people here.With me being 14, you might think I'd be the dumbest thing alive. But in fact, I've taken great interest in science, history, and my own ancestry.Naturally, I do the things any normal teen would. Geek out over video games, go on message boards to role-play, etc.The last thing I want to say, is that I respect your question in every way, but it could have been phrased a bit better. Teenagers aren't a totally different species. We're all human, and need to be treated as humans. We also need to treat others as we would have them treat us. That was, at one time, The Golden Rule.Oh, and lastly, even though I'm a teenage boy, I took time out of my day to learn how ladies should be treated. And I don't want a girlfriend at the moment, seeing as I probably won't be married until 21. I don't think many teens date for seven years and then dump a girl. I hope that says something about the change in teenage behavior coming in this society.
Because they are rebellious, they wished that they could be right for once, and that people would LET them make mistakes, the older people, the parents, teacher, aunts and uncles use the excuse " We had to learn the hard way, were just trying to pass it onto you so you don't have to" well why did THEY get to learn it on their own. People need to stop telling us what to do, an let us find out right from wrong on our own, then we wouldn't have to rash out stupidly!!! It's an impulse, there is only so much we can take, there is a point where our brains don't want to be ruled over, they want to be their own person so much that they shut down, and we do stupid things unconsciously
It is because their whole life has been spent with people telling them how great and smart they are. They have never had to work for anything and have an unrealistic view of what it takes to be sucessful. By the 8th grade, most of the little darlings are convinced that they will either be world famous doctors or professional sports figures. Some, think they will be both. Rarely do they have a clue as to what it will take in both dedication and money to even get into a good college. Finally, along bout April of their senior year, they decide it might be a good idea to start becoming a serious student. When they find out it's too late, they become angry. Shortly thereafter, the Reality Fairy comes to visit and they realize that they might not be quite as smart as they though they were and the world, in fact, does NOT revolve around them and their personal petty problems
They aren't stupid... They feel that now they are teenagers that they are grown adults and know everything. We as true adults, know this is not true. They also feel that they need to make choices as adults so they can be more mature than their younger peers. I have a 14 yr old daughter and have to put her in check many times a day about where she stands. I was a teenager once and remember very clearly how I thought I knew everything and the world revolved around me. So as a mom... I just try to guide and give advice and hope for the best. As parents, thats the best we can do! They are individuals with their own minds..... They only need guidance. Noone is perfect and we all make mistakes. They will make their mistakes... But with guidance, we hope they are minimal!
Because they are ignorant to what they should actually be focusing on. They are all vulnerable, narrow-minded sponges controlled by the mass media, following trends blindy, thinking idiotic things like getting drunk and smoking weed are cool. They are growing up. Eventually they'll realize how stupid they've been and start behaving like adults. And those who don't will be the ones in trouble.
I RESENT THAT! And not all of teens are stupid! For example me I am very smart! And teens not all of them know better (which is sad really sad), and sometimes need guidance not to do stupid acts! This is just one of the steps to being an adult!
Way to totally sterotype an entire group of people. That's just lovely, really it is. I'd like to see any adult attempt to go back to high school in today's society. I know every generation experiences the same problems, but I can assure you that teenagers are not stupid.
