"SWEET SIXTEEN"

I always wonder,why in all the number games,when it comes to the number 16,they say "sweet sixteen" or while mentioning the age in the teens, 16 is the number which entices the beauty,youthfulness and refreshing vigor. This phrase does not hold true in today's ever widening generation gap.Yesterday only i came across a woman who was discussing her teenage daughter with her friend regarding the tantrums,mood swings and always complaining attitude of her daughter. She was so dejected the way her daughter was treating her that she literally cried. I barged in the conversation and tried to understand her point of view.She said her daughter was so obedient and nice till she reached her teens. After reaching home,i sat down to ponder, is this the picture of today's youth? Especially the trouble teens where suddenly these teenagers shuns every basis of parenting and became rebellions. I hope i am able to make some sense out of it that "sweet sixteen" sometimes and for some parents is no longer "sweet".It is "bitter sixteen" or we can say "jitter sixteen" as it gives all sorts of jitters to the parents when the children behave in a very unfriendly manner. Thank god i didn't have to face such kind of situation. May be i was lucky or i was armed enough with all the insight and parenting qualities to tackle the situation or to be very honest blessed with wonderful kids. It is true whey they say " it takes two to tango".

bye! folks!