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That is why I really need structure around bed-times.”  **TEEN ** – “Leave me alone.”                        **ENGLISH ** – “I totally want your help but I am too cool to ask.”  **TEEN ** – “Joey gets to do it, why can’t I?”      **ENGLISH ** – “Please say no because I do realize this is a very bad idea.”  **TEEN ** – “School is boring and I don’t care if I fail.  Who uses Geometry any way?”            **ENGLISH ** – “I am struggling with some kind of problem in school but it is way too embarrassing or humiliating to admit that or ask for support.”  **Alternate:** “I am really smart and need to be challenged more, but why would I ever ask for more work?”  **TEEN ** – “I play video games all the time because they help me calm down and focus more.”             **ENGLISH ** – “My brain is still developing; an important area that is able to inhibit impulses to pursue more enjoyable activities does not fully develop until  I am in my 20’s.”  **Alternate**: “I am having trouble feeling calm and focused.”  **TEEN ** – “What’s wrong with weed?  It’s totally natural.”             **ENGLISH ** – “I have no idea what I’m talking about but most of us do experiment with drugs or alcohol at some point.  It is scary and I would like advice but I can’t ask for it.”  **Alternate**:  “I don’t feel good and I want something to make me feel better.”  **TEEN ** – “You are so stupid.”                            **ENGLISH ** – “I know I need your guidance, but I also really want to learn to become independent.  I know you know more than me.  This is tough.”  **TEEN ** – “You are such a dork.”                    **ENGLISH ** – “I wish I had self esteem like you do.”  **TEEN ** – “You are the devil.”                  **ENGLISH ** – “I love you and I need you and I promise I will work this out.  Don’t give up on me.”  **TEEN ** – “You don’t know what you are talking about.”                    **ENGLISH ** – “Young men think old men are fools but old men know young men are fools.”  (This is a quote from Truman Capote.)  **TEEN ** – “You don’t understand!”                  **ENGLISH ** – “Sometimes, I just want you to listen to me and acknowledge my feelings.” Good luck to all with the upcoming 2010-2011 school year. 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