"Dear Adult, some advice on how to talk to me" -- Yoh

First of all I would like to say, I mean no disrespect. It is just that it has come to my attention that you may find difficulty in making conversation with a teen, like me. I just have a few pointers, simple and straightforward and you will be pleased to note that they are fairly easy to grasp unlike the modern forms of technology. At this point I will remind you that this is no form of mockery and I mean no disrespect.

People my age are crossing the bridge between childhood and adulthood. It would be nice if you acknowledged the fact that I may not be a child anymore, but I am not quite an adult just yet. I may have a sense of maturity but you cannot expect me to think the way you do. I would appreciate it if you considered my ideas as oppose to instantly shutting them down as naïve ideas. It may be difficult to believe but, we are fully aware that this is the age will make some wrong decisions and plenty of mistakes, however we would appreciate it if you allowed us to do so. For in this we will learn and mature much faster than if you have discouraged our ideas in harsh tones. I am not sure if it is too much to ask for but all we would like is a little respect, which will be returned accordingly.

The second and final pointer is almost as simple as the first. Before we begin our conversation it would be wonderful if you could come to a final decision as to what your role is in our conversation as well as mine. It is a common fact that the relationship between people having a conversation affects the conversation they have greatly. It is unreasonable for you to expect me to be honest and fully myself with you when you continually jump from being my friend to an adult in authority. Likewise it is difficult for me to be jolly when I am treated like an infant and adult within the same conversation. Many a time teens are willing to be an open book to respective adults but they are not sure what they are too old or too young to be doing. They therefore avoid trouble by shutting adults out completely during conversation.

In conclusion I would like to say, the façade presented by teens during conversation is suspended by weak strings which can be broken easily if the previously mentioned pointers are considered. Thereafter, the only requirement is consistency.

Yoh