Why Are Adults So Dumb? (11/07)
Below is the script from the Livingbold chat held Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 8pm CST on the topic, "Why are adults so dumb? Understanding how teens and adults think differently." The chat was hosted by Rev. Ron Siemers. Rev. Siemers serves as the Minnesota District Youth Discipleship Coordinator and is pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Nicollet, MN. He moderated the very popular 2007 WELS International Youth Rally Open Space discussion, “Why are parents and other adults so dumb?” This chat sought to explore how teens and adults think, foster improved communication between the two groups, and focus on how Jesus intends parents/adults and teens to interact.
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 8:52:38 PM)
Hi Joe, welcome to the chat.
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 8:52:42 PM)
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Petri (Nov 27, 2007 8:52:49 PM)
hello?
joe (Nov 27, 2007 8:52:52 PM)
hello
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 8:52:58 PM)
Hi Petri, welcome
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 8:52:58 PM)
hi! =D
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 8:53:29 PM)
Were any of you at the Dallas rally?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 8:53:33 PM)
yes!
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 8:53:50 PM)
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Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 8:54:09 PM)
Did you get a chance to come to my session, Petri?
Mench (Nov 27, 2007 8:54:23 PM)
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Petri (Nov 27, 2007 8:54:24 PM)
I dont remember. What was your session about
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Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 8:54:38 PM)
Why adults are so dumb.
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 8:54:48 PM)
i dont remember, sorry
karianne (Nov 27, 2007 8:55:08 PM)
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Petri (Nov 27, 2007 8:55:18 PM)
I might have, was it in the basement by the game room?
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 8:55:21 PM)
Now that a few people are logged on, feel free to share some dumb things adults are doing
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 8:55:52 PM)
No Petri, not by the game room
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 8:55:57 PM)
adults are nosy
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 8:56:05 PM)
ok then no.
joe (Nov 27, 2007 8:56:14 PM)
they are always on me about my homework
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 8:56:19 PM)
does anyone else have that problem?
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 8:56:19 PM)
You would like more privacy?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 8:56:25 PM)
yes and yes
karianne (Nov 27, 2007 8:56:27 PM)
they have too many opinions about the right thing to do
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 8:56:31 PM)
yes, and respect...
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 8:56:52 PM)
they read my face book and my space all the time... =p
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 8:57:08 PM)
I mean i dont have anything bad on there
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 8:57:14 PM)
I think that if you're a good kid and you've never done anything to make them not trust you, they should trust you
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 8:57:31 PM)
It's a good thing to be concerned about your work and safety, no?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 8:57:35 PM)
exactly
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 8:57:38 PM)
well, Petri then you should have nothing to worry about right :)
karianne (Nov 27, 2007 8:57:43 PM)
they are quick to point out what we do wrong
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 8:57:47 PM)
yea.
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 8:58:23 PM)
I know, my rent dont want me to say "crap" even though they swear
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 8:58:32 PM)
I think parents should be around enough to make sure we learn from our mistakes
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 8:58:46 PM)
but not to prevent us from ever making mistakes...
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 8:58:47 PM)
How have you approached them about these issues?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 8:58:56 PM)
i cant
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 8:59:01 PM)
why not?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 8:59:03 PM)
they think it is sassy
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 8:59:06 PM)
lol
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 8:59:11 PM)
yeah, I have that problem too
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 8:59:55 PM)
you cant say crap either?
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 8:59:56 PM)
Do you approach gently?
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karianne (Nov 27, 2007 9:00:14 PM)
i guess i snap
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:00:15 PM)
yes
karianne (Nov 27, 2007 9:00:27 PM)
what do you mean yes? jk
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:00:34 PM)
yeah, raising your voise is probably a bad thing.
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:00:48 PM)
i approch them nicely
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:00:54 PM)
what do you say?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:00:56 PM)
totally
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:01:08 PM)
what me?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:01:09 PM)
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Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:01:14 PM)
kim?
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:01:16 PM)
yeah, you Petri
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:01:16 PM)
Lol
karianne (Nov 27, 2007 9:01:17 PM)
its like they don't understand all the pressure we are under and then they ask you to clean your room on top of it
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:01:30 PM)
What's up?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:01:37 PM)
o_o
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:01:48 PM)
We're talking about why adults are dumb?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:01:48 PM)
well, I tel them what i think in a respectful way, but it doesnt work
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:01:59 PM)
lol, kim you tell them
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:02:01 PM)
Well,
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:02:04 PM)
They....
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:02:05 PM)
uhhhh
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:02:06 PM)
about their swearing?
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:02:17 PM)
or about other stuff?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:02:25 PM)
they sometimes swear but it is more my dad
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:02:30 PM)
o_o
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:03:06 PM)
has anyone ever felt more mature than their parents?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:03:11 PM)
No!!
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:03:13 PM)
wait
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:03:14 PM)
Yeah
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:03:15 PM)
My dad
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:03:16 PM)
lol
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:03:19 PM)
whY?
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:03:22 PM)
What "pressures" don't adults understand/
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:04:55 PM)
muffin man- why do you feel more mature than your dad sometime?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:04:59 PM)
Well,
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:05:12 PM)
He swears ALOT and like... he acts like a little kid
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:05:18 PM)
o_o
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:05:28 PM)
my dad crys
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:05:39 PM)
Everyone does.
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:05:40 PM)
o_o
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:05:47 PM)
itz weird, and he steals my food
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:05:49 PM)
petri, what makes him cry?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:06:15 PM)
he is a cry baby and he "calls" himself the man of the family
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:06:17 PM)
yea!
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:06:30 PM)
sounds kinda like my dad
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:06:41 PM)
petri, what's your mom like?
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:06:53 PM)
Do you think crying is a sign of weakness?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:07:11 PM)
she is my hero, really she is always there for me and helps me with problems unlike my dad
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:07:13 PM)
no
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:07:16 PM)
oh yeah!
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:07:36 PM)
but remorse isn't any good unless you also have a change of action
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:07:47 PM)
What is "remorse" again?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:07:50 PM)
idk
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:07:55 PM)
feeling bad for something
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:08:03 PM)
Oh, okay. Lol, thanks
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:08:46 PM)
What are some other things that bother you about adults?
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:09:13 PM)
Besides privacy
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:09:18 PM)
umm
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:09:27 PM)
and swearing, cursing
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:09:33 PM)
I like adults. Just not... my parents.
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:09:35 PM)
o_o
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:09:37 PM)
they expect too much
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:09:37 PM)
rules are different for them
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:09:55 PM)
I go to school away from home and my mom expects me to call all the time and tell her EVERYTHING
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:09:58 PM)
That's all very true. But they are just doing their job.
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:09:58 PM)
it's super annoying
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:10:27 PM)
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maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:10:33 PM)
hi joew!
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:10:37 PM)
Hi Joe
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:10:43 PM)
They aren't dumb. They're just lacking patience.
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:11:16 PM)
What do they expect that is too much?
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:11:44 PM)
does anyone want to talk about the topic?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:11:50 PM)
yea
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:11:50 PM)
Oh, sorry.
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:11:51 PM)
Yeah
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:11:52 PM)
Yes^
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:12:06 PM)
lol, ok
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:12:06 PM)
Do your parents favor your siblings?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:12:09 PM)
Yes for JESUS!
observer (Nov 27, 2007 9:12:13 PM)
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Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:12:20 PM)
no I dont have sibling
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:12:21 PM)
Hey Observer
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:12:28 PM)
Sometimes, thought that seems to be common with a middle child
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:12:29 PM)
no, unfortunetly, i'm suppost to be the good child
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:12:41 PM)
Me too.
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:12:45 PM)
which means expectations are super high
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:12:48 PM)
They are.
joey (Nov 27, 2007 9:12:50 PM)
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Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:12:57 PM)
Hey Joey!
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:12:57 PM)
HI joey
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:12:58 PM)
and when you screw up- it's bad
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:12:59 PM)
And they want you to be the better one
chatmaster (Nov 27, 2007 9:13:01 PM)
Rev. Ron Siemers serves as the Minnesota District Youth Discipleship Coordinator and is pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Nicollet, MN. He moderated the very popular 2007 WELS International Youth Rally Open Space discussion, “Why are parents and other adults so dumb?” Tonight’s discussion will explore how teens and adults think, foster improved communication between the two groups, and focus on how Jesus intends parents/adults and teens to interact.
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:13:33 PM)
I have to live up to my older brother while still being responsible for what my little brother does wrong
chatmaster (Nov 27, 2007 9:13:34 PM)
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Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:13:38 PM)
Yeah
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:13:57 PM)
sounds rough joe
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:14:05 PM)
I'm the mediator in my family
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:14:12 PM)
I know the feeling
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:14:14 PM)
what dies that mean?
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:14:17 PM)
always trying to smooth things over and get people to stop fighting
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:14:51 PM)
Yeah, that happens alot with my family
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:15:02 PM)
how does that make you feel Joe?
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:15:24 PM)
It gets a little stressfull at times,
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:15:37 PM)
HOW would you fell?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:15:43 PM)
*feel?
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:16:00 PM)
it's stressful- like everything's on you- ya know?
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:16:09 PM)
Yeah
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:16:17 PM)
and sometimes there's nothing you can do and that's the hardest thing
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:16:27 PM)
nothing but pray
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:16:31 PM)
which we should do all along
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:16:35 PM)
Exactly
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:16:43 PM)
yes
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:16:45 PM)
won't heaven be great- when everyone gets along?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:16:51 PM)
Yeah
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:16:51 PM)
Oh yes,
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:17:12 PM)
I have problems w/ people getting along all over the place
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:17:27 PM)
sin does that to peeps
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:17:30 PM)
@ home, school, even amongst my firneds
JobeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:17:36 PM)
*friends
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:17:40 PM)
Me too, I dont have many friends at schoo
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:18:03 PM)
I always seem to get stuck in the middle, as mediator
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:18:11 PM)
Jesus is a great friend
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:18:17 PM)
I was acused of stealing an ipod...do i look like a stealer
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:18:32 PM)
why were you accused?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:18:43 PM)
I would LOVE for it to be judgement day. But I know too many people who don't have faith in the Lord. o_o That was sorta random. Sorry. <
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:18:48 PM)
Cuz i was in the same class it was stolen in
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:19:00 PM)
yes it was but oh well
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:19:06 PM)
Well, you weren't accused personally.
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:19:07 PM)
thats kind of a vague acusal
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:19:59 PM)
does anyone have any annoying teachers?
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:20:06 PM)
Who doesn't?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:20:19 PM)
yes
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:20:20 PM)
one's who think there's is the only class there is?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:21:06 PM)
he laughs if i get a bad grade in algerbra
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:21:29 PM)
you should tell him how that makes you feel
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:21:32 PM)
I enjoy math to an extent
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:21:37 PM)
Y dont you tell him
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:22:11 PM)
It sounds like you remember the tough teachers more than the easy ones?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:22:14 PM)
Where is everyone from?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:22:17 PM)
yes
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:22:20 PM)
WISCONSIN!
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:22:27 PM)
WE make CHEESE!
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:22:30 PM)
The Rev. is in MN.
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:22:38 PM)
I am very fond of my easier teachers
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:22:41 PM)
I see...
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:22:50 PM)
an I have to admit I like the majority of them
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:23:22 PM)
It helps when alot of your teachers are also your coaches
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:23:23 PM)
bad BO
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:24:12 PM)
So, are adults to overprotective? Is that annoying?
chatmaster (Nov 27, 2007 9:24:12 PM)
QUESTION: Why do your parents seem to “act weird” in front of your friends/dates?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:24:19 PM)
They don't.
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:24:21 PM)
no
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:24:22 PM)
My parents are like
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:24:25 PM)
never there for me
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:24:28 PM)
anyway
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:24:45 PM)
are they just too busy? or jsut don't care?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:24:51 PM)
Both
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:25:07 PM)
are you a middle child? i forgot
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:25:08 PM)
My dad is cheating on my mom and doesn't talk to me anymore.
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:25:17 PM)
ouch
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:25:18 PM)
o_o
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:25:26 PM)
rough
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:25:34 PM)
do they still live together- your parents?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:25:51 PM)
Well, my dad was cheating on my mom, living in the same house for a while
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:25:51 PM)
but
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:25:57 PM)
he told her the truth
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:26:00 PM)
and now he's out
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:26:05 PM)
i'm sorry
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:26:14 PM)
me too, I feel crummy
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:26:18 PM)
thats got to be tough
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:26:30 PM)
have you talked to somebody about it? your pastor?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:26:36 PM)
No... I want to...
dave (Nov 27, 2007 9:26:37 PM)
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Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:26:43 PM)
HI dave
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:26:48 PM)
DAVE!
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:26:53 PM)
you should MM it would help
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:26:56 PM)
It's Dave!
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:27:41 PM)
dave- do you think adults are dumb?
chatmaster (Nov 27, 2007 9:27:50 PM)
There are many questions in the LivingBold Q&A regarding teen-parent interactions. Go to the following link to view them or to ask a question yourself: http://www.wels.net/cgi-bin/site.pl?1519&cuQA_qaID=4&cuTopic_topicID=227
dave (Nov 27, 2007 9:28:11 PM)
no.
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:30:02 PM)
back on topic....?
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:30:35 PM)
How can we get better at talking to adults?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:30:59 PM)
I talk to adults better than most kids at school... My teachers are like, my best friends.
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:31:07 PM)
Great
joey (Nov 27, 2007 9:31:13 PM)
maybe act our age, look them in the eye and tell the truth
chatmaster (Nov 27, 2007 9:31:29 PM)
QUESTION: How do your parents show favoritism between you and your siblings?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:31:46 PM)
you said that teachers are your bff
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:31:51 PM)
=[[
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:31:52 PM)
How many meals do you eat with your parents in a week?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:31:57 PM)
I said that they are, "like my best friends"
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:32:00 PM)
with both of them?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:32:01 PM)
that doesn't mean that you aren't.
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:32:09 PM)
Or just one
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:32:22 PM)
All of my meals are with my mom
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:32:24 PM)
I eat with my mom every night.
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:32:24 PM)
maybe 6 or 7
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:32:47 PM)
Aren't mealtimes a great time to talk?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:32:49 PM)
My dad works days and nights
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:32:52 PM)
no
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:32:54 PM)
I don't like to talk.
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:32:59 PM)
Cuz my dad takes my food
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:33:03 PM)
sometimes
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:33:04 PM)
really he does
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:33:09 PM)
Lol
maidentinuvie (Nov 27, 2007 9:33:09 PM)
why petri?
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:33:12 PM)
Right off your plate?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:33:12 PM)
o_o;
Louigi (Nov 27, 2007 9:33:14 PM)
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Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:33:22 PM)
Hi Louigi
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:33:29 PM)
Cuz he eats to much and does
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:33:38 PM)
Idk y he odesit
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:33:43 PM)
Does it
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:33:46 PM)
He takes the food that Petra normally would eat.
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:33:52 PM)
yea that is it
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:34:02 PM)
When or where are some other good times to talk to adults?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:34:14 PM)
that made me mad!
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:34:37 PM)
in the evening, like after meals, is usually a good time
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:34:52 PM)
While we are watching kid nations
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:35:14 PM)
i dont see my dad only 5 minutes a day really only that much
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:35:41 PM)
YOu'll need to plan some time together
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:35:45 PM)
I cant
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:35:52 PM)
Why not?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:35:53 PM)
he works days and night
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:35:54 PM)
Hmm, why not?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:35:58 PM)
What about...
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:36:01 PM)
weekends?
chatmaster (Nov 27, 2007 9:36:03 PM)
Visit http://www.livingbold.net/welsspace/reallife/relationships and search the articles under the “Family” section for real-life examples of teens and parents interacting.
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:36:12 PM)
He works all day on weekends
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:36:15 PM)
O_O
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:36:21 PM)
Well that stinks.
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:36:27 PM)
yea espeically with his new job
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:36:45 PM)
Hmm
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:36:54 PM)
o_o; Yeah
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:37:00 PM)
He has to eat doesn't he?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:37:14 PM)
He probably eats at work or something.
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:37:28 PM)
at work or goes out
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:37:30 PM)
to eat
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:37:36 PM)
with co workers
Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:38:06 PM)
YOu need to tell him it's important for you two talk once in a while
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:38:14 PM)
I yells at me
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:38:20 PM)
Really all the time we talk
mom3boys (Nov 27, 2007 9:38:28 PM)
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Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:38:31 PM)
But you and him used to be so close....
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:38:35 PM)
:(
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:38:39 PM)
why does he yell at you?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:38:39 PM)
I know
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:38:49 PM)
not until he lost his first job
racama (Nov 27, 2007 9:39:09 PM)
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Rev. Siemers (Nov 27, 2007 9:39:16 PM)
HI racama
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:39:20 PM)
idk
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:39:42 PM)
Y do you think he yells at me?
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:39:44 PM)
hmm, I really think you guys should find sometime to talk then
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:39:49 PM)
what do you do to make him upset?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:39:54 PM)
I cant
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:40:03 PM)
NOTHING!
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:40:09 PM)
thats the thing
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:40:22 PM)
so what does he say you do wrong?
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:40:22 PM)
Maybe ask your Mom to talk to him about talking to you
chatmaster (Nov 27, 2007 9:40:38 PM)
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Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:40:53 PM)
He yells at me in general if I Dont put on the table cloth the right way he yells at me
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:41:03 PM)
o_o
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:41:22 PM)
He is [rpbably stressed by other things
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:41:24 PM)
He wont listen joe. He will walk away and slam the door, My mom has given up
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:41:37 PM)
on him
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:41:46 PM)
pray for him
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:41:53 PM)
i do
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:41:55 PM)
Thats about all you can do, Pray
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:41:59 PM)
tell him you are praying for him
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:42:00 PM)
Petra, Joe is probably right. You Dad is going through alot of stress right now.
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:42:03 PM)
Just give him time.
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:42:04 PM)
And yes
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:42:06 PM)
pray
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:42:19 PM)
SO iam I, I went though teh same thing as he did
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:42:42 PM)
So then you should know what it's like...
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:42:46 PM)
what is he going through?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:42:52 PM)
He lost his job...
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:42:56 PM)
o_O
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:43:01 PM)
And has a new one
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:43:05 PM)
both of my rents lost there jobs within the day
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:43:10 PM)
The same day?
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:43:15 PM)
yeah that's stressful
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:43:15 PM)
and has 3 jobs to kim
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:43:17 PM)
yes
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:43:25 PM)
that is a problem with some adults, they keep all the burden on themselves, trying to "protect" their family, when the stress just builds up and they end up taking it out their family.
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:43:32 PM)
yes
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:43:36 PM)
You rock joe
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:43:43 PM)
lol
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:43:56 PM)
do you guys have family devotion?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:44:03 PM)
LOL
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:44:05 PM)
NO cuz he isnt around
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:44:11 PM)
ever?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:44:12 PM)
Family devotion??? ha
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:45:13 PM)
maybe you guys should suggest family devotions
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:45:23 PM)
it works
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:45:39 PM)
well maybe just you and your mom
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:45:44 PM)
It seems o help my family when they are under stress, conversation is almost always better after our devotion
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:45:44 PM)
I find the family devotion thing hilarious lol
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:45:53 PM)
Y
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:45:55 PM)
why?
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:45:57 PM)
I mean for my family...
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:46:00 PM)
Not in general
chatmaster (Nov 27, 2007 9:46:34 PM)
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maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:46:46 PM)
kim, do you have brothers and sister?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:47:12 PM)
lol
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:47:17 PM)
JEFFERY!
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:47:22 PM)
I understand. My uncle sent a note with my brother's birthday card, a loooong paragraph about how God doesn't exist and that evolutions is all correct.
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:47:28 PM)
oh lol
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:47:31 PM)
yikes
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:47:34 PM)
I was skipping to the next topic
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:47:35 PM)
but
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:47:36 PM)
yeah
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:47:38 PM)
I have a brother
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:47:50 PM)
can you talk to him about family stuff?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:48:02 PM)
hmm
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:48:06 PM)
Who? My brother?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:48:07 PM)
good question, lol
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:48:11 PM)
yeah
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:48:13 PM)
NO
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:48:19 PM)
He's 12
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:48:19 PM)
how old is he?
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:48:30 PM)
that's not too young
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:48:31 PM)
12
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:48:34 PM)
But he acts like he's.... 5
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:48:53 PM)
I have the same problem w/ my little bro
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:49:01 PM)
He still runs around the house in his underwear and the throws things at me and cries when I call him names.
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:49:04 PM)
o_o
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:49:30 PM)
It's funny.
Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:49:31 PM)
>_>
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:49:52 PM)
*cough* so why ARE adults so dumb....
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:50:04 PM)
the world may never know
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:50:10 PM)
so it may seem
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:50:22 PM)
LOL
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:52:35 PM)
and is this going to get back on topic?
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:52:43 PM)
facebook kicked me out
Petri (Nov 27, 2007 9:52:44 PM)
idk y
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:52:48 PM)
sure joe
chatmaster (Nov 27, 2007 9:52:51 PM)
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Teh Muffin Man (Nov 27, 2007 9:53:04 PM)
o_o
JoeW. (Nov 27, 2007 9:53:04 PM)
umm, does that mean we are done?
maidentinuviel (Nov 27, 2007 9:53:11 PM)
i guess
chatmaster (Nov 27, 2007 9:53:13 PM)
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