Teen Speak Out

There are tons of awesome summer concerts coming to our area and my parents won’t let me go. My friends are going and I can’t go. I have shown responsibility and have stayed out of trouble. Why is it that I can’t go? (reply)

In response to “NOT AGAIN!”: And where is this extra money coming from? The town is standing there with their hands out waiting for taxpayers’ money. Taxpayers have no money. With people losing their jobs, cuts being made to salaries, inflation and everything else, many are just trying to keep their heads above water. We need to be using our money wisely, and part of that may include improving our town, but it may not. This sounds selfish, but families need to make sure that they can take care of themselves before they make the town their financial priority. (reply)

I hope I get a lot of money for graduation. My parents are throwing a big party. Don’t most people give cash? I have big plans! (reply)

In response to “HAVE A SAY:” I don’t have a say now. I watch and listen, but I don’t have a say. We are not old enough to know enough to form an opinion on any of this. Enjoy being a child; you will have plenty of time to worry about the big picture of politics later in life. (reply)

I hate rain. We have had enough. Go away and come back as snow! (reply)

My parents are thoroughly angered to hear that my town’s budget was voted down twice. We can’t bear any more cuts to the programs that make our town special. Come on, taxpayers! Pay a little more, and be happy with what you get! How are we supposed to succeed when we are outdated? (reply)

I am going to camp! I am so excited to go to camp with my friends! These are the best days of the summer! I didn’t think I was going to be able to go due to finances this year, but I am! So excited! (reply)

In response to “DON’T BE ASHAMED:” I agree. It’s so stupid. It’s so hot in school and we aren’t allowed to wear tank tops and shorts that are short! Um, hello! It’s 90 degrees! We are hot! I am sorry if some hormone-enraged teenage boy has an issue, we should be able to stay cool. It’s not our problem they are sickos in school. (reply)

In response to “SPLIT TWO WAYS:” Well, it’s a tough spot, but as you get older, you’ll have to deal with these types of situations. Families are tough. If it’s not this, it’ll be something else. My mother used to think that every family had it so much better than ours. They always were doing it right and we were doing it wrong. There is no perfect family. Do the best you can and that’s all you can do. Just grin and bear it. (reply)