The Bologna Blog

Silly, but wise

I am a mother of 3 young adults and still I am presented often with the teenager's eye-roll. It is not because I suggest or tell them to do a chore these days, but more for my opinions, stupid jokes, or my Mary Poppins view on life. It is just as infuriating today as when they were younger, but I have lost the ability to punish the culprits. I am not even sure that they realize they are doing it and at times I point it out to them. Other times I just close my mouth and walk away. Our interpersonal communication skills have grown through the years but I wonder if the eye roll ever completely disappears from the parent/child exchange. Will they ever come a time when they fully appreciate our wisdom?