anyone else have stressed teens who are acting like jerks?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have twin juniors. They're just about at the end of their rope with this school year: 5 or 6 AP exams coming up in a week+, 20 page research papers due this month, a teacher who doesn't give A's on principle, SAT/ACT tests on the weekends, college stress mounting, social stuff. It's a LOT.

That said, they are acting like complete jerks to me (their mom). They're rude, self-centered, fly off the handle in a minute, etc. Please spare me the "you suck as a parent for having raised such ingrates" comments.
Can anyone commiserate or give advice?
I am just feeling so down. These days are hard.

Honestly, this is the hardest life will ever be for your kids, and it will be over in just a month. If you realize that, I think you'll be able to make it through.

What? Harder than writing/defending a thesis? Passing medical boards? Dealing with a$$holes/abusive people in the workforce?

If junior year is going to be the hardest time in your kids life, you’re doing it wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a 13 year old acting like a jerk with less stress than this. I’m sorry you are dealing with this, sending good vibes your way and hoping it passes soon. You are doing a great job! We will tell you even if they won’t.

Yes! Same, ha.

Godspeed OP. You are in good company.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have twin juniors. They're just about at the end of their rope with this school year: 5 or 6 AP exams coming up in a week+, 20 page research papers due this month, a teacher who doesn't give A's on principle, SAT/ACT tests on the weekends, college stress mounting, social stuff. It's a LOT.

That said, they are acting like complete jerks to me (their mom). They're rude, self-centered, fly off the handle in a minute, etc. Please spare me the "you suck as a parent for having raised such ingrates" comments.
Can anyone commiserate or give advice?
I am just feeling so down. These days are hard.

Honestly, this is the hardest life will ever be for your kids, and it will be over in just a month. If you realize that, I think you'll be able to make it through.

What? Harder than writing/defending a thesis? Passing medical boards? Dealing with a$$holes/abusive people in the workforce?

If junior year is going to be the hardest time in your kids life, you’re doing it wrong.

Yes