This post is in response to the Writing 101, Day 2 prompt to write a list. I currently have three teenagers, but I have spent my entire adult life working with teenagers. Hence, my list:

Things I’ve learned from teenagers…

1. Don’t get bogged down in the present. Just keep pushing on.
2. Have fun. Laughter and fun are important to fostering a healthy outlook.
3. It’s okay to be silly sometimes.
4. It’s okay to be sad sometimes.
5. Always have food on hand. Good food will bring friends. And you never know when you might be hungry.
6. Other people will have their opinions. You don’t have to agree with them.
7. When your “friends” don’t treat you right, move on. It’s better to have a handful of good friends than a crowd of superficial ones.
8. Being nice is an important skill in getting through life. You may want to say something mean, but sometimes it’s best not to.
9. Look forward to the future. It is full of promise
10. Young people have good ideas. Sometimes, they have great ideas. Listen to them. They are the future.

   10½. Did I mention food? It’s always about the food.