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I wrote this for the week 62 Trifextra Writing Challenge where we are to write exactly 33 words of advice. I didn't actually follow the rules since I couldn't think about anything useful I would say, which is pretty much what I think about most advice.
Your comments are appreciated.
Giggle. They don't listen until later, do they?
ReplyDeleteSo right. The one the comes to mind that was not heeded: "Don't smoke pot on the front porch!" Thanks Jess.
ReplyDeletewon't even listen then when you tell them how best to do that will they?
ReplyDeleteYou are so right. Never changes. Thanks Steven.
DeleteYou know that thing about Pavlov and how the dogs would salivate when they heard the bell ring? I see your name on the queue and knowing I'm about to read your post I just instantly smile!
ReplyDeleteSo... does the father ever finally give the desired advice? ;)
That is the nicest comment I ever got. You are so sweet for saying that. Thanks Marie! :)
DeleteIt's mah pleasah!
Delete*snort* I totally read this in a teenager's tone of voice xD
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Marie. It tells you something how I can relate to the mind of a teenage boy. :/
DeleteOops! Sorry Draug. Please don't delete my entry. :)
DeleteGood ol' dad, a fount of dating wisdom.
ReplyDeleteActually, my son never asked. And my Dad was never going to go there (but I wouldn't have asked anyway). Thanks Tara.
DeleteI love this because it's so darn true! And now I'm off to buy some chain and a padlock. I have a teenaged daughter;)
ReplyDeleteYes, this is very true from a teenage boy's perspective. Better buy some heavy chain and two or three big locks. :) Thanks Valerie.
DeleteHa! Would it were we had that answer to pass down, think of all the saved hours!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen. Yeah, it's sort of frustrating.
DeleteHa! Love it! Excellent job capturing that snarky teenage tone we all know and love.
ReplyDeleteYeah, as I said in my comment to Draug, it worries me that I can channel that mindset. lol! Thanks Suzanne. :)
DeleteFunny, lumdog. They don't think we know anything so they have to try for themselves. You could definitely have saved him some time and awkward moments if he did listen.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gina. Funny, but my son is much cooler than I was during the teenage years. This story is much more about (gulp) me at that age than him! ;)
DeleteHa ha sound like someone with a teenager :)
ReplyDeleteI probably shouldn't say this, but this is more me at that age than my son. At least, I learned something! :) Thanks Sam.
DeleteWell, yeah! Some advice you could use. good one, lumdog!
ReplyDeleteI like useful advice. The rest strokes the ego if the giver of the advice. Thanks Kymm.
DeleteI laugh.. it reads like the subtitles in a Woody Allen movie. (RogRites)
ReplyDeleteThanks Rog. Hadn't though about Woody Allen but I take that as a compliment. :)
Deletecome on dad . . . get real! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara.
DeleteHa! Too darn funny.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tri.
DeleteOmigosh! This is hilarious. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Brenda.
DeleteI remember when I thought this way. I just wanna have some fun. Growing up can be a drag.
ReplyDeleteVery true. Thanks Ann.
DeleteI love when I read something that makes me go *snort*! Great job channelling the teenswagger.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Renee. Maybe I'll do a longer teen swagger piece. Could be a niche for me. Lol! :)
DeleteAh, this is terrific. I can remember being a teenager but raised by my grandparents so you can imagine how old school their advice was. However, as I grew up, oh how I hate admitting they were right. So that is all teenage boys want to know......... how to get into a chic's pants? lol. Great piece. Getting in a girl's pants, sigh, that reminds me my oldest daughter starts middle school next year. Maybe I should home school. haha
ReplyDeleteYeah, home schooling might work...for a while. Lol! Thanks so much Donetta. :)
DeleteFunny ending...totally teenager. I can heave a sigh of relief in that I'm pretty sure my sons won't ask me about this. If they do, I just might slap their cheek so the girl doesn't have to :) Although, it seems times have changed and the girls might not mind so much. I'm with Donetta...maybe I should home school!
ReplyDeleteI think kids are not seeking advice about these things as much because they are more worldly, so it seems. Thanks Janna.
DeleteOh LD you've done it again :-) Brought a smile :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Rambly.
DeleteLol Lumdog!You hit the nail on the head-bang on!Loved the take on teenage rebellious spirit & the tone,ha!ha!Too good!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words Atreyee. :)
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