DarkPoetry -|- Nail Bunny -|- To the parents of every teen

To the parents of every teen

What the fuck do you think you know about us
that you think you can judge us so
you say you were once one of us
that was many years ago

You're not a teenager anymore
you don't know what our lives have in store
well, neither do we, but that's ok by me
we know what to do,
you don't have a clue

times have changed
and things that are strange
in your mind
are just fine
for us
so quit making that fuss
let us give
what we have to give

LET US LIVE
!!!

...

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On Monday June 18th, 2007, The Spiral Downward (389) writes:

I thought it was well said, although I disagree with most of it. I think these words echo in the mind of every teenager until one day when they finally 'grow up' and see their wrongdoings. Not bashing though, was a terrific write!

On Monday June 18th, 2007, The Spiral Downward (389) writes:

To use a horribly old but logical cliche for this: KIDS DON'T COME WITH INSTRUCTIONS!

On Friday May 25th, 2007, An Expired Member (10) writes:

that is so true no parent understands that though...it was great!!

On Wednesday May 9th, 2007, An Expired Member (12) writes:

that you so FUCKIN much for that.

On Tuesday April 25th, 2006, Thorn (440) writes:

I think the lack of adult wisdom and the confused searching for one's place in the world is a major part of what makes teen angst what it is.

On Tuesday April 25th, 2006, Thorn (440) writes:

And it's been people like this author who have been the driving force behind almost every recent social revolution. It's always been those who have it bad enough to complain, but are well-off enough to speak out.

On Tuesday April 25th, 2006, Thorn (440) writes:

And those who oppose the dissenting youths mostly criticize how good the "rebels" have it, and how naive they are for rebelling against "nothing".

On Tuesday April 25th, 2006, Thorn (440) writes:

Jake, you created quite a stir with this one. But what I think the critics fail to recognize is the natural teenage inclination to dissent. This write was not inspired by abusive or controlling parents, but by teen angst and the clash of generations.

On Tuesday April 25th, 2006, mywristshurt (524) writes:

Preach it sista!

On Friday April 28th, 2006, Nail Bunny (229) writes:

Sista?

On Tuesday December 20th, 2005, Railway_Butterfly (464) writes:

*and addicted to some class A drug is an achievement in itself

On Tuesday December 20th, 2005, Railway_Butterfly (464) writes:

so, essentially.. they may not understand where you're coming from as a teenager, you have to respect the fact that they're only human.. what would you do in thier shoes?

On Tuesday December 20th, 2005, Railway_Butterfly (464) writes:

and despite all the crap that we went through growing up.. I think the fact that none of us have ended up working at mcdonalds, parents by the age of 16 and addicted to some class A drug..

On Tuesday December 20th, 2005, Railway_Butterfly (464) writes:

You do have to have some respect for the fact that they're doing what they can to parent you, you know? I mean my mum has brought up 5 kids single handedly and we've all turned out to be genuinely decent people.

On Tuesday December 20th, 2005, Railway_Butterfly (464) writes:

comment on this is somewhat pointless.. as I don't really relate. I mean, my mum doesn't get me in a lot of ways.. ways that most people don#t. She still thinks i'm a complete headcase most of the time, but she tottally lets me get on with it.

On Tuesday December 20th, 2005, Railway_Butterfly (464) writes:

A few years ago, you would never have caught me so much as thinking that.. but it's so true.I did blame her for years for some of the shit that happend to me, but at the end of the day - why waste my time, right? It happend regardless.. anyway. I guess my

On Tuesday December 20th, 2005, Railway_Butterfly (464) writes:

I actually so lucky, my mum is fucking amazing.

On Monday December 19th, 2005, lordshadow (215) writes:

I guess I looked at this differently than most. I didn't see it as a teenager lashing out against his parents... I saw it as kind of a wake up call. Parents these days (and I am one) don't understand a lot of what goes on now

On Monday December 19th, 2005, lordshadow (215) writes:

The rules that applied twenty, even ten years, no longer apply. Parents understand general situations, but they don't understand the specifics of this generation (that rhymed... unintentionally)... and dare I say, I liked this write. Oh well.

On Tuesday May 30th, 2006, Nail Bunny (229) writes:

Thank you so much. A true appreciation of this write really brightens my day. And yes, that is more or less what this is.

On Thursday November 10th, 2005, An Expired Member (26) writes:

Absolutly fucking loved it. Oh so true. And screw you to all the assholes that hate teenagers and say thats rong. you have your own right to express your opinions. Fucking awsome. I'll join the revolution too. lol.

On Wednesday November 9th, 2005, Anna Helianthus (1160) writes:

i kind of felt this way until i went away to college. now i come home every weekend cause i miss my parents. your opinion will most likely change.

On Sunday October 2nd, 2005, An Expired Member (12) writes:

I'm a teenager myself. I admit, I don't like my parents very much, but not because of what you said. Without your parents you'd be out in the streets somewhere. They know a lot more about you than you think. Human nature is the same in any era.

On Sunday September 25th, 2005, Ashlar (257) writes:

haha yeah I totally agree with silentstalker...if you dont like where you're at you always have the choice to move out and support your self

On Sunday September 25th, 2005, An Expired Member (58) writes:

*sigh... i wish :(

On Friday September 2nd, 2005, little butterfly (43) writes:

some times just some times i wish that my parents acutualy noticed that i was alive but then i wish they where dead so i dont know which one wins

On Thursday August 25th, 2005, MelvinOliverDrauma (553) writes:

I thought like this once though I now believe that it just part of the process of growing up I would like to suggest that you do what I did.......which is whatever you want just be smart about it not to get caught

On Thursday August 25th, 2005, MelvinOliverDrauma (553) writes:

complaining about things doesn't get the pot in the bowl or the cheat sheet in your back pocket.....your young and weather you believe it or not your never going to be able to have more fun then now, so have your fun, just try not to be stupid about it

On Wednesday August 24th, 2005, Serenity (600) writes:

I agree with Cucu, it is rather funny I agree. My mother and I get a long rather good so I can't say I've ever had a problem with her interfereing in my life.

On Wednesday August 24th, 2005, Serenity (600) writes:

She backs off until I come to her. But she knows when something's wrong and questions me periodically. I rather like Solace's response. Very wise.

On Wednesday August 24th, 2005, Just a Rose (34) writes:

doesnt every teen feel like this?? i know i have but sooner or later u will realize that if u start acting liket he adult you claim to be they will lay off a bit more and start treating you with respect

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, cucuio (212) writes:

Maybe it's just me, but I find it a bit funny how much teens despise their parents, and can't stand how much they 'interfere' with their lifes, then turn around and have them fight their battles, give them money and such...

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, cucuio (212) writes:

Don't get me wrong, I do it to... But it's still kind've funny...

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, Lab Rat (326) writes:

......... right

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, Possesion (192) writes:

Personally, being a teenager, I'd try to understand this, But really it's a waste of time. On one hand, alot of parents out there are alittle off on the skills due to lack of knowledge of what really goes on, Because honestly things are going faster and g

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, Possesion (192) writes:

>getting weirder these days for all of the little kids, what with the incredible rise in abuse, new drugs, new ways to get drugs, new problems all together. On the other, some teens just really whine over having good parents to give them rules and set bou

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, Possesion (192) writes:

Boundaries to be set. I think teens who have parents who actually try to be parents should stop telling them to "Stay out of my buisness" and stop being immature. Your going to need your parents later.

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, Sharon Rose (639) writes:

I hate teenagers...hated them when I was one..they think they know everything and damn anyone who tries to tell them different...

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, ApathysKiss (463) writes:

hahahahahahahahahahaha...and yet they wonder why teen pregnancy is in an all time high...been there done that, they actually start trusting you when you don't act like a teenager. ~m~

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, SilentStalker (1324) writes:

"Teenagers: Are you tired of being harassed by your stupid parents? Act now. Move out. Get a job and pay your own bills - while you still know everything." ...god, I still love that one; it says it all... :P

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, Solace (1424) writes:

This is the common response of every teen when their parents will not let them do something, like say go to a party instance

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, Solace (1424) writes:

why do you want to go to a party? to socialise? you can do that in school...wait till your old enough to decide whether or not you should drink and have sex with that stranger

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, Solace (1424) writes:

teens just wanna have fun right? imagine you're a parent and you let your teen go to a party with people that parent doesn't know...your not old enough to protect yourself and stating that you do is naive and idiotic

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, Solace (1424) writes:

sometimes parents can be overprotective but take it with a grain of salt, act mature about it and perhaps they'll trust you enough to go out and have fun responsibly

On Tuesday May 30th, 2006, Nail Bunny (229) writes:

This is going to sound really stereotypical, but, fuck you, man. You totally missed the point. There was no party, no sex, no drugs nor booze. Try asking what this is about before you try to upstage my rant with your own.

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, Six-Out (1823) writes:

Excellent response.

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, Six-Out (1823) writes:

You're a teen. You should shut the hell up and listen to the person who is supporting your life.

On Sunday September 25th, 2005, Six-Out (1823) writes:

I agree with what I said.

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, Thorn (440) writes:

Fuck yes!! Bunny, what say you and I lead La Revolution?

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, Solace (1424) writes:

I trust you have read Karl Marx's work and know exactly what the revolution entails...

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, Forgotten Angel (474) writes:

damn straight..could you tell my parents that??? please? awesome write! -Kel

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2005, Serenity (600) writes:

Well said. ^_^

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