Uma's Corner

Hey folks! How are you doing? Hope the pandemic did not hit you bad.

Stay strong, wherever you are, and things will get better very soon. Just keep that positive thinking high.

I am back from a long sabbatical. And, guess what, I am struggling to find words. Words are evading me. So, you may ask why I am writing at all.

Not sure how many of you have read my post on having teenage daughters. Here is the link for the same.

At that time, I had promised many that I will come back with a post on teenage sons as well. So, here I am writing about those cute little devils, who are soon going to rock your house. Stay calm. 😀

Mine is turning 13 in a few days, and he has already started to follow his sister’s footsteps. Mind you, the sister is still in her teens. So, you can imagine what our house is going to be like, at least for the next few years. 🙂

But, having one teenager at home already, would actually prepare you a bit, and you can use it as a reference to deal with the second. That’s what you think. Well, that’s what I think too, and am hoping to do. Wishful thinking. 😀

Now, I have 2 volcanos at home. And, I guess the best thing for me to do is to put some cotton in my ears. Or, earplugs and listen to music. Anything would be music to the ears, compared to the yelling match that happens.

So, what are the teenage symptoms? Well, if you have a son, you will know for sure that your son is getting into that unruly phase, by the way he behaves. All kids are different, and they may have their own way of growing up, and for dealing with the hormonal changes that happen.

I can list down some of the changes that I see in my boy. Nod your head if you feel the same or post your comments if you don’t agree with them. Either ways, I would love to hear back from you. 😊

• Starts measuring his height every day. And, now, his waist as well.
• Starts looking into the mirror and checks if facial hair has started to appear.
• Talks a lot, and a lot of nonsensical stuff at that. I wonder where my silent, innocent child has gone. Who sent this chatterbox in his place?
• Starts thinking he is cool and that he can get away with anything.
• His sense of humour is at its peak, and he laughs at his own jokes, even if nobody else does.
• If he is a bookworm, better hide all the adult content books, as he is keen on surveying and taking a sneak peek at anything that’s available. Also, mind what you say in front of him. The Google is very helpful in assisting the curiosity of these boys.
• Mood swings are high. One minute, he is Mr. Cool and the other minute, he is Mr. Dynamite. Gets angry more often but shuts himself up in the room when he is super angry.
• Starts entering the kitchen more often and tries preparing dishes. Well, we are getting some nice tea everyday evening now. (Perks of working from home. 😊)
• Starts giving more importance to clothes. Till yesterday, he would not even bother about what he is wearing, but now, the colour, the texture and the design has become important.
• Technical handyman at home, thinks that he can fix anything and everything.
• Becomes Mr. Know-It-All.
• Becomes more perceptive and observant. Lends a helping hand when he thinks that mother might explode anytime.
• More participative in the family discussions and has a say in almost everything.
• More opinionated, and has an opinion on everything, even on his mother’s dressing sense.
• Enjoys food and is almost always hungry.

Well, all said and done, he is definitely a very understanding and caring child, whenever he is free from thinking about himself, that is. 🙂 He has a lovely smile, which lights up our dark moods. 😊

The only advice I can give everyone is that you need to be ready to give a listening ear to your son. He may have a lot to share, so just be there to hear him out. Also, teach him to be more helpful in the house, and show respect to the girls. We cannot expect the society to change, unless we sow the seeds of change that we want to see. The change requires a mindset change, which will start from the house.

God help me with the 2 teenagers at home. If I remain sane, will come back soon with more of my writing.

Till then, you guys take care, and share your experiences too with me, here.