I can’t tell if my 15 yo is trying to talk the way I talk or simply making fun of me.

[Anonymous]

My problem is a grave one. I have a unique and pretty cool (at least I think so) way of speaking. I use a lot of sayings like “let’s blow this popsicle stand” and “you’re barking up the wrong tree”. I understand that even though these sayings are clever and fun, they’re not really popular with kids these days. That’s why I was so surprised when DD (15 y/o) began to use these kind of phrases. At first it was just in casual family conversation and I felt so honored, like she was paying tribute to me. But then I heard her using it with her friends, and when she did that, she was doing a silly voice and they were laughing. So what do you folks think is going on? Should I feel honored … or hurt?

[Anonymous]

Sounds like you've got yourself a case of "sassy teenager." The best cure is taking away cellular devices. 🤓

[Anonymous]

I would watch out. Although your sayings are quirky and cute, they are definitely not current slang words often used by youths. You might want to talk to her before it becomes out hand.

[Anonymous]

Maybe a bit of both? My dad was fond of "let's blow this cake stand" and "how's tricks?" They felt so silly to say as a kid that I was literally making fun of him and cracking myself up at the same time. Now that he's gone. I occasionally say them, think of him, and smile.

[Anonymous]

Op- you’re way of speaking is neither unique or cool, especially to a teen. Yes, she’s poking fun at you. Do you also speak like this with your friends?

[Anonymous]

How old are you op?
Just ask your kid if they're being a whippersnapper

[Anonymous]

And “feeling honored?” 😒

[Anonymous]

I don’t know any adults who speak like this honestly.

[Anonymous]

If you're going to be a clown, you should expect people to laugh.

These are good problems. She thinks you are silly, and you think you are silly. She likes you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t know any adults who speak like this honestly.

Are you calling OP old or something?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op- you’re way of speaking is neither unique or cool, especially to a teen. Yes, she’s poking fun at you. Do you also speak like this with your friends?

What is uncool about “you’re barking up the wrong tree” you’re just being a hater

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like you've got yourself a case of "sassy teenager." The best cure is taking away cellular devices. 🤓

I agree kids these days need to have there privileges taken away!

[Anonymous]

OP you’re teen is probably honoring you in a way that they will remember

[Anonymous]

That is so mean OP should have a conversation with their Teen and talk about basic human kindness

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you're going to be a clown, you should expect people to laugh.

These are good problems. She thinks you are silly, and you think you are silly. She likes you.

+1

You are setting up your kid for exasperation--doing something absurd and expecting them not to see it as absurd but instead considering impolite. It is not fair to them.