We had a great time with our kids as teenagers. They were great kids,stayed out of trouble, talked to us, actually liked to hang around with us. The only real problem we had was our son who gave up on school, almost didn't graduate, but he was still the sweetest guy, actually even talked to us about his day and what was going on at school. I really miss my kids and all the great times we had. My son, who is the youngest, turned 20 in December. I had 14 years of teenagers. I wish I could have at least one of them back in the house!!!!
I am glad that DD#3 will be home for the summer after she graduates from college. She will return to school in the fall to finish up her Master's and teaching Credential and then she hopes to return to our area. I sure hope so.
I do however know many many people who did not have a great experience with their Teenagers. I guess we were very lucky!!!!!