Teens seeking adult advice?

Hi there, when I read this section over 90% of the questions seem to be asked by teens:





';I like this guy in my class but i'm too shy...';


';I like my best friend's boyfriend and i think he likes me back...';


';Do you think he likes me...';





I know a lot of teens say they want advice from adult, but do you realize many of us cannot relate to your problems? That many of us have grown out of the self-consious, detail picking habits that teenagers have when it comes to dating? I am not trying to be mean, but I would like anyone and everyone's thoughts; surely I can't be the only one who feels this way...





Teens seeking adult advice?
your not. Im at the point in my life where im looking back and realizing that most things said about teens in regards to maturity, sex, violence etc are mainly true. I thought i was so mature the whole time, but looking back now i made some stupid decisions. I know im not through being a teenager completely myself, but in retrospect, most things adults say about teens are true, even if it dosnt seem like it at that point in time.Teens seeking adult advice?
No, you're not the only one who feels this way. I get pretty fed up with it too. But I have to put myself in their position. I have to think back to when I was that age and how I would have felt in their position. I then use the information that I know now to form the best answers.


Teenagers need the acceptance and reassurance of others, especially adults.





Can you honestly not relate to teenagers anymore?


Can you not remember back to when you were that age?





I'm sure you can.





But for now, be patient. They'll grow out of this soon. :)
I am an adult and I enjoy giving counsel to teens and young adults. When I was a young teen, I had no one to offer advice to me or even be sympathetic towards my needs. My Mom was too busy and what little advice I got from her was useless. She even laughed at me and then clasped her hands over her mouth to stifle her laughter. That's when I said, ';never again.'; So, I sympathize with these young girls; sometimes I offer advice to the boys, but mostly, I identify with the girls.


The thing that disturbs me, is that often the girls who are asking advice, don't want to hear the truth, they refuse to take good counsel. And I could certainly take some lessons in tactfulness, myself. I usually get right to the point, unlike a pro. I'm sometimes a little abrupt and never politically correct. lol