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September 13, 2007, 5:43 am PDT

not fully cooked!

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How can you say that all teens are "good for NOTHING"

I have cared for children for around three to four years and I am only 17.

I have had no complaints and it sickens me that anyone would discriminate against people due to age.

You need to grow up. Teenagers may be able to take better care of children than you are.

Oh and another thing is that I am Certified to babysit and have babysat for a 5, 2, and 5 month old and people trust me.

As with anyone, some people are more or less intelligent than others,but no teenager is "fully cooked",so they should NOT be expected to function as an adult in ANY aspect. There are MANY "good" teenagers just like there are MANY good adults. Any parent should use their good judgement when looking for someone to help with their precious children.  To lump all teenagers into one cadagory by saying they are  "all no good"  is a very narrow minded, ignorant remark.  EML NJ
 
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September 13, 2007, 7:59 am PDT

I was offended for you

Quote From: pmitchem

How can you say that all teens are "good for NOTHING"

I have cared for children for around three to four years and I am only 17.

I have had no complaints and it sickens me that anyone would discriminate against people due to age.

You need to grow up. Teenagers may be able to take better care of children than you are.

Oh and another thing is that I am Certified to babysit and have babysat for a 5, 2, and 5 month old and people trust me.

I too think this absurd generalization is unfair and mean spirited.  Not all teenagers are immature and irresponsible.  And it sounds like you have taken the necessary steps to insure that you are capable of being trusted with someone's children.  I commend you for your character.

 

We have a 22-year-old daughter who at 18 would have also been more than capable of taking care of someone's children.  She has always been responsible and caring but she was far too involved at school and in sports to have the time to be a nanny.  As well we have taught her to have some self worth and know that she doesn't need the attention of an older, married man to feel good about herself.  This obviously wasn't the case with the 18-year-old nanny involved with this couple, unless of course these drugging accusations are correct. 

 

And frankly you and my daughter and the majority of her friends sound far more mature than any of the adults involved in this situation, including the best friend that is far too involved with her friend's marriage. 

 

I wish you great success in whatever you wish to achieve with  your life and know that not all of us adults feel the same as this stereotyping poster. 

 
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January 1, 2008, 5:52 pm PST

Sorry I agree, and she did say not ALL

Quote From: pmitchem

How can you say that all teens are "good for NOTHING"

I have cared for children for around three to four years and I am only 17.

I have had no complaints and it sickens me that anyone would discriminate against people due to age.

You need to grow up. Teenagers may be able to take better care of children than you are.

Oh and another thing is that I am Certified to babysit and have babysat for a 5, 2, and 5 month old and people trust me.

   Some day you will get older and see that you are not old enough right now to be knowlegabe enough right now simply because of your age and brain development and lack of time on this earth for experiences.  Nobody expects a teenager to be completely responsible so it's not an insult like your not living up to a set of standards it's just a fact.
 


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