Anyone else with Preteens absolutely terrified of the teenage years to come? Who can tell me some great stories about teenagers?!

[TheAirbender]

I've spent the weekend reading the articles around 'Everyone's Invited' and feeling very despondent. I have two sons, the oldest is 10 and I am truly fearful of what his teenage years will be like. Does anyone else feel like this? Do I only hear the bad stories about teen life? What is good? Help!

My DS are 15 and 16. Great friendship group. Active. Independent. Funny. Noisy. Bed times are difficult. They've been great during lockdown. Teenage years more intense with eldest who has adhd but so far so good.v proud of them

This is a great thread, very reassuring thank you! My eldest is 11. Got all this to look forward to 🙈

Between us we have four ranging from 16 - 22 and they are fab. The odd strop / moodiness here and there but they are funny, kind, curious, intelligent, compassionate and thoughtful.

I also work with teenagers, and in the main, find them to be the same - even those that many would class as 'difficult'.

They get better with age IMO, although I do yearn for the days when I could cuddle them and read them a story.

Thank you everyone for putting me more at ease, such a helpful thread.