There is a maturing that goes on in the brain at about age 20. At age 14 - 18, girls are not thinking clearly. Boys are bad, too. Formerly good kids turn into hormone raging maniacs. I loved my kids when they were teens, but no way I would ask them about national affairs and war if I were in a position of leadership. It is the adult's job to instruct the child, not the other way around!
Uhh..., I'm not sure I can entirely agree with you there...
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