I have a teenage son who, while he can be very charming and fun when he wants to be, can also drive me up the wall sometimes! I get tired of having to debate almost everything under the sun with him, from when he eats (as he likes to rummage around in the fridge immediately after I'm cleaned the entire kitchen top to bottom and start making himself something...why not do that before then?!) to why some operating systems are better than others when I make a teeny comment that I prefer one particular type.

Just once, it'd be nice for me to say something and get a simple "ok, mum" or yes/no answer, nor a nod..I want my ears get a break lol! :rolleyes: I don't remember doing this when I was his age, I just did whatever I was told without question and wouldn't have dreamed of debating the point in anything my parents said, but maybe that's just the way of the world now. Do all teens do this or is it just mine?

Many teens ask alot of questions, and get on your nerves - I think thats their job. :D What is the sons scope sign, I'm curious, as some are more of a handful than others. :)

Many teens ask alot of questions, and get on your nerves - I think thats their job. :D What is the sons scope sign, I'm curious, as some are more of a handful than others. :)

LOL, yes, I guess it is. He's bright and knows a lot about obscure things and ideas, so really I probably should encourage his inquisitive mind. At least he talks to me which is more than a lot of moms can say! I'm feeling a bit more positive today after a good night's sleep than I did when I made the post. :)

Thanks for your reply, alexis! He's a Taurus, which I guess makes him bullheaded. I'm looking forward to hearing what you have to tell me. :D

Haha, I was so like that when I was his age. I never did drugs, always got good grades and didn't get in trouble but I drove my mom nuts. I would argue that the sky wasn't blue just to argue. I'd still be doing it if I hadn't gone on to college and found something to keep my brain busy. He'll grow out of it. Or drive you nuts, one of the two.

Well, since I'm halfway there to the nuts stage anyway, I'm hoping he grows out of it first! :) It's probably a just a rite of passage in making the transition to adulthood, but didn't realize these rites of passage were for both of us. ;)

No doubt my own parents would dispute my "I never did that" statement too - I must ask them! :D

I remember doing that a lot. Not to be right, not so I could seem smart. Mainly, because it seemed funny how much I could bug my mom over seemingly trivial things. Of course, I have outgrown that now...;)

I was a smart alec my whole life, and I still kinda am! ;)

Wow, i'll make a terrific father! Also, i'm an aries and ALWAYS want to think i'm right!

Anyway, I think it's not that serious of an issue. Your son sounds like he has a good brain, why not encourage him to put it to use in constructive ways?

Regardless, I wish you luck. Teens can be a pain sometimes.

I always talked a ton of crap, Im brown eyed right?
(Whoever did not get that, Im sorry, let me know and I will break it down)

My mother told me that I loved to argue so much, I should become a lawyer.