At first glance, toddlers and teens appear to be worlds apart. The obvious differences appear to be vast in their ages, sizes, and life experiences. The not-so-obvious similarities between toddlers and teens exist in their curiosity through self-expression, fit throwing, and acting unlovable, when they need love the most. Toddlers and teens are far more alike than one may realize. There is value in understanding the similarities toddlers and teens possess, especially with regards to parental relationships.
Many examples can be found within the pages of children’s baby books. These books recall sweet, tender moments. The books also recall very frustrating moments. The first example relates to the similarities of toddlers and teens with curiosity …show more content…
Both teens and toddlers are well versed in expressions of frustration; both love expressing their dislike for things, people, and situations. Toddlers hold emotional upheaval cards in their pocket at all times. Toddlers are like itchy trigger fingers holding loaded guns. One such toddler demonstrated this principle at the park one afternoon, just before naptime. This toddler’s disgust was spread freely among the eyes and ears of everyone he passed while leaving the park. Likewise, teens express their displeasure mixed with looks of disgust, scowls, eye rolling, and muffled comments. Teens also carry their emotions tucked in their pocket. Teen’s emotions are often disguised as colorful, chameleons. Teen’s chameleons easily adapt to their audience. Generally, teens possess a profound interest in expressing disgust to parents, while saving face around peers. This principle can be demonstrated in public when a teen addressing his parent inquires about a sleepover on a school night. This stealthy teen chameleon explodes in the form of pixie dust, covertly dusting his disgust over the masses. Around parents, a teen’s chameleon freely matches their mood. Occasionally, the chameleon becomes rabid. Venom-filled words project from the chameleon’s frothy
Many examples can be found within the pages of children’s baby books. These books recall sweet, tender moments. The books also recall very frustrating moments. The first example relates to the similarities of toddlers and teens with curiosity …show more content…
Both teens and toddlers are well versed in expressions of frustration; both love expressing their dislike for things, people, and situations. Toddlers hold emotional upheaval cards in their pocket at all times. Toddlers are like itchy trigger fingers holding loaded guns. One such toddler demonstrated this principle at the park one afternoon, just before naptime. This toddler’s disgust was spread freely among the eyes and ears of everyone he passed while leaving the park. Likewise, teens express their displeasure mixed with looks of disgust, scowls, eye rolling, and muffled comments. Teens also carry their emotions tucked in their pocket. Teen’s emotions are often disguised as colorful, chameleons. Teen’s chameleons easily adapt to their audience. Generally, teens possess a profound interest in expressing disgust to parents, while saving face around peers. This principle can be demonstrated in public when a teen addressing his parent inquires about a sleepover on a school night. This stealthy teen chameleon explodes in the form of pixie dust, covertly dusting his disgust over the masses. Around parents, a teen’s chameleon freely matches their mood. Occasionally, the chameleon becomes rabid. Venom-filled words project from the chameleon’s frothy