Teenagers Guide to the Real World

[Sundae]

You realise you are in the real world when you start falling and don't stop. And not only does no-one come to rescue you, but you reach a point where you realise no-one else could save you, and there's only you left if you want to stop falling.

Some teens think they have already faced this because their parents have hidden the safety net well. Some adults are lucky enough never to have face it.

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

You realise you are in the real world when you start falling and don't stop. And not only does no-one come to rescue you, but you reach a point where you realise no-one else could save you, and there's only you left if you want to stop falling.

Some teens think they have already faced this because their parents have hidden the safety net well. Some adults are lucky enough never to have face it.

I think that would be a sound assessment. I consider part of the separation as being financial as well. My kids don't know how good they have it right now, it scares me a bit, and I know it scares them.