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© 2007 Melody Schmidt Dear Mom and Dad, Every teenager has certain things against their parents. Don't get me wrong; you're the best, most awesome parents ever, and I love you both. But who doesn't have room for improvement? Sometimes you just don't understand. A lot of times I run out of the room, frustrated because you guys treat me the way I don't like. When I want you to treat me like an adult, I'm babied to no end. When I absolutely DON'T want to unload the dishwasher, mom says, "Honey, you're 13 years old. Can't you do anything around the house?" If I spend hours on YouTube (I know just about every teen does this nowadays), you can't seem to understand that I don't WANT to do anything else, like read. Yes, I know the computer turns my brain to goo, you've told me that already today! I just have to see that nerdy girl sing "Don't Cha" one more time. And ooh… look what other songs she's sung! Sometimes, I feel bad when I think about how embarrassed I am by you (of course, this is on a rare occasion). But seriously, no other high-schooler goes to registration with their parent. I can handle it on my own. I really can! Sometimes, I wish you would trust me more. Thankfully, you've already begun to let me off your leash. I know you're sad that I'm growing up, but unfortunately, you're just going to have to deal with it. I'll do great things one day; go to college, get a job, and move out (I can see the tears now). I know I am the oldest kid; I'm the first child with whom you always have to take the first step toward adulthood. Now, I'm not one to go out with the "I'm always right about everything" attitude, but I'd have to say the most ANNOYING thing in the world is when I'm certain that I'm right about something, and you're all, "No, no that's not what happened!" And we break out in a massive fight. In the end, you tend to be right- well, most of the time. I know that some of the time (ok, a lot of the time) I tend to act like a spoiled teenager, and I'm really sorry for that. It's just, you know. I am a teenager… so you should know that eventually I will change! I promise! You guys are my heroes. You're both successful, compassionate parents who have raised their children well. Sometimes you tell me that I don't appreciate you, and that I am always just asking, asking, asking for stuff. But really, I do love you, so never think that I don't. Love, Your daughter Melody |