WHIPLASHED BY TEENAGE ATTITUDE

 Hi Awesome Readers,

 'This shakes your confidence to the core. It makes you unsure of yourself on a whole new level. Five seconds ago, I was in this impossible position and it felt like the ground opens you up and swallows you whole. It's like your body has been set on fire and the flames are engulfing you from the inside out. Just stating an opinion to a teen can give you scarring just cuz they go to college and think they're smart, they haven't been through the stresses of university even if you do it from home you're still doing the same thing as your peers. You're still working your ass off to get the grades to graduate. Okay, I'm gonna stop rambling now and give y'all some awe inspiring advice. Grab those fluffy pillows, throw blankets, put on your favourite pair of loungewear/PJ's/hoodies/shirts, grab some soup and garlic bread, and listen loud and crystal clear:

'Don't let it faze you when you get hit with the lashing of attitude when you're trying to give your opinion or ask a question. There's the worry you're gonna be shut down or not really listened to cuz your view of a person not spending too much time with you irks you to another level, don't get offended to open the key to the vault of silence that you have to become sometimes cuz your voice matters.'

Damn, that was a heavy bit of advice. These teens are okay most of the time, but their words hit you where it hurts and it twists your insides like a coiled rope in the worst way possible. You have to be strong like a stone and have that poker face when they're trying to push all your buttons that you didn't realise you had cuz you're always being careful not to dip your toe in the quicksand of trouble. Later on in your own private time you can rant and rave about it. Cry and scream into a pillow if you want to. It can be a good way to get frustration out rather than busting your knuckles up against a punching bag. Attitude is only a teenage thing. When you're older the sass comes out at certain times so you can protect yourself from the people who wanna turn your confidence into rubble and flush your self-esteem down the toilet. Okay I've talked your ears off for longer than I've realised. So, I'll give you some more words of wisdom.

Grab those fluffy blankets, comfy pillows, wear your favourite pair of loungewear/PJ's/hoodies/t-shirts/joggers, and grab a bowl of rice crackers, and listen loud and crystal clear:

'Getting a sharp tongued rebuttal from a teen can put you off your game. It's best to just let it slide off your back. Don't keep arguing if you can't get your point across. It won't get you anywhere if you don't see a win-win. Just listen to your gut and go from there. You have to have the facts before you dig yourself in the trenches of trouble.'

Ooh that was deep stuff. It's not good to keep taking the hits when you've done nothing wrong. You have to rise above the B.S. Take a deep breath. Close your eyes and go to a safe destination when you feel fight or flight mode kicking in. Don't give into this thing called fear, you have to learn to be more than one thing. It's like the character Four from Divergent said:

'I don't wanna just be one thing. I cant. I wanna be brave. I want to be selfless, intelligent, honest, and kind. Well, I'm still working on kind.' 

Then comes the epic kiss of a lifetime between him and Tris on the balcony. Okay, let's get back to the topic at hand; getting whiplashed by the 'tude of a teenager is like walking on eggshells and expecting ;landmines to go off at every step when they're mad at you and the world. It needs to come with a warning label right? You have to be careful other wise you could set off dangerous fireworks. It hits you like a punch in the gut and a painful tug in the deepest darkest crevices of your soul. It crushes you until you wanna crawl back into your shell. A'ight, I gotta give y'all some jaw dropping advice.

Sit back. Relax. Grab a quilted blanket, slip into your favourite pair of loungewear, PJ's, hoodies, t-shirts, and joggers. Grab some curly fries, and listen loud and crystal clear:

'Don't let it get to you if you're the cause of their hurt. I've been there done that. It might kill you everytime that a harsh sentence is thrown you way. Take it with a pinch of salt, but you're allowed to get riled up when it gets too much. You get to draw the line in the sand and say when enough is enough.'

Whoa. That's some heavy hitter right there. It reminds me of a quote from The Help. It's a brilliant movie and book. It goes along the lines of:

'You is smart. You is kind. You is important.'

Every single person's voice is important We deserve to be uplifted instead of being put down and out for the count. You have to grab the opportunities to nip this behaviour in the bud. I swear it floors you and gets your mouth all slack and dry and you can't even let out the anger that's bubbling in your throat. You have to square your shoulders, put that neutral face on and be brave cuz I heard that you've gotta believe in 'ordinary acts of bravery and the courage that drives one person to stand up for another.' I'll give y'all one last piece of advice. 

Sit back and relax, grab those screens and stay glued to them. Grab your favourite pair of loungewear, PJ's, hoodies, t-shirts, and joggers, and grab a Racerbar, and listen loud and crystal clear:

'Challenge a person who's younger than you. Why re you made to become stumped when you think a lil teen bro or sis got the better of you? You have to stand up for yourself and advocate on your own behalf so you can look out for yourself. Don't get put at the bottom of the pile so people can forget about you. MAKE A STATEMENT. Rise above negativity.'

OMG that's some legendary advice right there. It's just putting you and yourself in a positive light when you're always seen ad dumb or a freak. Just cuz obstacles such as having a shit heart stops you from attending uni in person at least you smashed it by working your ass off to prove people wrong. You have the right to be heard and let your opinions get taken into consideration. Remember this 'tude takes away your rose tinted glasses that protect you from the reality of the world. Okay I'm gonna let y'all breathe this in and leave you to chew on the advice.

Enjoy.

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