This rather bothers me (teens and the written word)?

Question: This rather bothers me (teens and the written word)!?

How many teens here hate it when an adult cannot appreciate the word of a teenager!?

Someone on here stated that he/she did not appreciate teen critics!. It quite angered me, because for one, I have reviews published, and I am a teen, and one of my reviews received plenty of praise, especially from adult English teachers!.

This person so pompously came on and slammed down the teenage voice!. She/he blatantly said that the words of a teenager does not matter because we are mere and simple and silly!.

I can agree that there are a lot more cocky teenagers out there than there used to be, but I do not agree that generalizing teens as a whole is very mature on the adults' behalf!.

In fact, I know many teenagers who can write better than some adults, but it's mostly adults who just started practicing writing versus some teens who have been honing their skills for several years!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

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If you just look at some of the writing on this site alone, it can probably make you see why most adults thinks teenagers are clueless!.

Having said that, there are some who have great insight and are worth listening to!. I think an informed teen critic is just fine, and i'd appreciate the advice, even though i'm a 32 yr old woman!. That hardly means I know it all!. It's important as a writer to have many perspectives on your writing!.

And frankly, some adults are way dumber than the teens I have met!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I can very much relate to you, as I'm in the same situation, but you have to admit the majority of teenagers who come on this section just ask pointless questions like "OMGGGG like who is better Edward or jacob!?" Or else they're just here for help because they can't be bothered to read their homework assignments themselves!.

Just act like you would normally act, and you won't be mistaken for a clueless teenager!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

I'd like to think that I was a rather insightful teen!. Maybe as an older person I do have more experience in life, but everyone has a right to an opinion!. I think teens have some interesting views, and all have a right to be respected!. I just thumbs down those people who make stupid comments, especially those who belittle others!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

Ok so what is your question!?

You have to accept that some people do not want to recieve an answer from a teenager!. They might feel that a teenager has just gotten their answer from somewhere else and might misconstrue it!.
No one should know your age on this site, you shouldn't have a problem!.
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I think teenagers should have a right to say whatever they want!. And once they do, it should be regarded with as much importance as an adult's!. If people didn't know you were a teen, they would probably listen to you!. I think that it's horrible!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I agree with you 100%Www@QuestionHome@Com

I am not a teenager, but I must say that I think that Answers is made intriguing by the fact that those posting here are of many different ages and express points of view influenced by their ages, experiences, and situations in life!. If the ideas and interests of teenagers were so lacking in quality and quantity in the opinions of those who are responsible for the "Community Guidelines", they would not be allowed to post here!. As you've said, there are certainly adults who can not write a literate question or answer, but often it simply is not possible to know the age of the person posting!. Anyway, it is the variety in the people who congregate here on Answers that keeps it fresh and intriguing!. We can surely all learn from each other, and isn't that the purpose of this format!? We shouldn't take personally those who post insults; such lack of courtesy reflects more (and poorly) upon the perpetrator than upon the recipient!. Everyone is entitled to voice his or her thoughts here, but those can be delivered nicely, of course!.
Addendum: It doesn't particularly annoy me as I peruse the questions here to note that every third question concerns the "Twilight" series (which I haven't read)!. Those who love the books need to exchange their obsessive passions with each other!. I simply avoid the questions which do not interest me or those to which I can not give an educated answer!. I do on occasion find myself appalled as I read questions and answers which reveal the poster to be entirely lacking the basics of English grammar and spelling, but to some of those English is not their native language, and in other cases the problems arise from the shorthand they use in text messaging!. As a lover of the English language, I do cringe when I read so many questions and answers which demonstrate a distinct lack of knowledge of it and respect for it!. And, I do sympathize and empathize with you teenagers who write so well and applaud you for the writing ability that you display! I have read posts by those who claim to be writers/published authors (adults, I presume) and have often found blatant errors in their posts!. I do think that those of us who possess a command of English may do those who do not a favor by acquainting them with a taste of well-written and composed answers!Www@QuestionHome@Com

I hate it when adults think all teenagers are silly and dont know what theyre saying!. Im 14, and yes im not an adult, but that doesnt mean im a complete idiot!. I have been considered gifted since i started attending school, and take all honor classes!. It annoys/frustrates me when i understand something so easily, and other kids my age dont!. Most of the girls i know talk about boys and celebrities and how they hate it when their make up isnt right!. I dont seem to care about those things as much!. I actually read books, and i have opinions about politics, how i do in school, and care about my life!. I do play sports and care about my appearance, but i think im pretty normal!. I can talk to both teenagers and adults alike, but i always end up feeling like they dont care about what i have to say!. Almost every teacher i have had has told me that schools dont challenge me enough, but no matter how high my grades might be, adults just look at me like another teen girl who may mess up her life somehow and never finish school!. Im smart, and no, im not conceited, i just know what im capable of!. I just wish that adults would realize that too!.

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"Respect your elders!." Ugh, don't you just hate that saying!?

I do!. Why!? Because I was smart enough to figure out by the age of ten that adults don't necessarily deserve more respect than others just because they're closer to becoming a fossil!. And the second thing I learned was that adults--just because they've been around longer--aren't automatically smarter than people younger than them!.

Yes!. I do hate it when teenagers are underestimated and unlike others who've answered, yes, I can--and I will--blame them!. It doesn't matter to me if most teens out there are using text speak to communicate with others!. That's not my problem!. What happened to not generalizing people!? Shouldn't adults--of all people--know that!? Aren't they the ones who tell us not to do that!? Then they go ahead and do so!?

Hm, there's a word for that!.!.!.wait, I've got it!.!.!.it's right on the tip of my tongue!.!.!.HYPOCRISY!! Yeah!. That's the word! To say that you don't appreciate teen critics is implying that all teens are the same!. Why would someone say that!? Because they think all teens like text speak!? Really!? And that all teens are shallow and immature!? Hm, I'm not immature and I don't understand half of the text speak teens use today and I'm in my teens! I like my full words!. I'm more mature than half of the adults in my family and half of the adults I've had the misfortune of being around!.

Like Why so serious!?, I've always felt more comfortable around adults than teenagers!. I do believe MOST kids my age are immature, silly and simple, but I'm not stupid enough to say ALL of them--or even imply that all teens are that way!. And I've been around teens that are just as mature as me!. Just as mature as adults!.

I think the adult was talking through their nose!. "Respect your elders!" Can we seriously say that is a smart thing to do when there are adults out there who don't give a crap about people younger than them!? Aki, you're definitely not alone!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

There is the saying, "It takes all kinds of people to make a world!." and some of those people reject the opinions of teenagers!. It is rather understandable when you see teenagers typing like this, "omg I luv this book like sooo much cuz its da best and i wanna be just like this and blah blah blah!"

I agree it is unfair to generalize us teenagers!. But just bear in mind that many adults are older and have more experience and maturity, though this does not mean that there are not immature adults out there too!.

One world, many people with different personalities, a whole lot of chaos!. Makes the world pretty interesting though!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

I know what you mean!. I've always been in the "honors" classes at school!. Even now, I'm home-schooled, but I'm still taking classes that most teens don't take until college!. I don't mean to sound haughty or anything, though!.

I totally understand what you're talking about!. Even though most adults I know agree that I'm smarter than most teenagers and therefore more of a advanced conversationalist (I think that's what I mean!. XD)!. Many times I'll be in the same room as some adults, just sitting there, eavesdropping on their conversation and then they'll turn to me and ask what I think!. I'll say what I think, and then they'll either chuckle and make those faces at each other that obviously mean, "What does SHE know!?" or they'll make those nervous little laughs and eye each other with looks of "How'd she know that!?"

Adults don't take teenagers seriously, whether they're intellectual or not!. They think that because we are young we are stupid and know nothing, when in reality, we are sometimes smarter than they are!. Now, I'm not saying ALWAYS!. I admit there are times when I do or say the stupidest things and only prove those adults right!. But there are sometimes when I watch some grown-ups do more stupid and idiotic things than I do!

I don't appreciate it when adults say I need to keep my opinions to myself because i don't know what I'm talking about!. And I REALLY don't appreciate it when adults don't even listen to what I'm saying!

Gah, I'm ranting!.

Long story short, I agree with you!.

EDIT:And like some of the posters above me, I'm more comfortable talking with adults than I am with those my age, though most of the time those adults don't listen to me!. XDWww@QuestionHome@Com

That's interesting that you mention this!. I find it particularly aggrivating when I ask a question, and I immediately get slammed by stereotypes!. But one comment really bothered me:

- "spoiled, rich little brat, who's parents' trust funds have ran out"

People have absolutely no IDEA who I am and yet, I am labelled a ***** by a user who's name reads "PROUDMOM"!. Lets just say I hope her child doesn't grow up to be like his/her mother!. After all, she must be proud slamming down teenagers and the like via internet, right!? I mean, that teaches a great lesson to her children and all!.!.!.
how mature!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Having read some of the things you say, and reading some of the questions you ask, I think you and I are quite similar!.

I don't mean to sound pretentious or arrogant, so I hope I don't come across that way, but what I mean by "quite similar" is that we are both!.!.!. ahead of most teenagers!.

From the time I was a little girl, I've been labeled as "gifted"!. I've always been incredibly intelligent (again, I'm sorry if I sound condescending)!. I don't!.!.!. fit in with teenagers!. I am frustrated in school because it's not hard enough for me!. I'm frustrated in school because some people just don't get things that come naturally to me (that probably sounds so horrible of me)!. I suppose I feel held back, in a way!. I feel out of place around most of my peers-- they worry about makeup, their boyfriends, their hair, shopping, and gossip; I worry about books, my grades, philosophy, moral vs immoral, politics, and writing (Yes, I am a first class nerd!. Haha)!. I think that's a feeling that many "smart" kids can identify with (not fitting in)!. I had an AWESOME English teacher for three years, and he said that's how exceptionally smart teenagers often feel!.

That being said, I feel much more comfortable around adults!. I don't have the life experience most adults have, but intellectually, I have a much easier time talking to adults than I do teenagers!. I get more enjoyment out of talking to adults because most of them (such as that awesome English teacher I had) know how to think, and many teenagers, well!.!.!. don't!.

So, yes, it does bother me that some adults won't take me seriously, and it bothers me that many other teens just feed that stereotype that prevents adults from doing so!. It bothers me that just because I'm lumped into a certain age group, I can't be where I feel the most intellectually challenged!.Www@QuestionHome@Com