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Teenage common sense (better late than never)

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TheFirstOfHerName · 19/06/2014 18:09

From the 14 y old, who sails at least once a week:
"On the days I go sailing, I might start taking spare pants, rather than going commando for the rest of the day."

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chocoluvva · 19/06/2014 19:24

Aww. That's brilliant. Grin

Before you know it he'll be taking a coat to school on snowy days too!

AuntieStella · 19/06/2014 19:27

Why do you assume it's only boys who go commando?

chocoluvva · 19/06/2014 19:30
Blush

Why do you assume I'm assuming it's the going-commando bit I'm referring to? I might have been assuming that only boys regularly go sailing. conveniently forgets about Ellen McArthur and co

chocoluvva · 19/06/2014 19:30
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AuntieStella · 19/06/2014 19:36

Sorry!

Actually, the best bit of teen common sense is the natural conclusion arising from teens being digital natives.

I have perfect tech support, and the bolshy preteen is kicked off unsuitable sites by teen brothers more rapidly than a rapid hyena in the 100 yard dash.

TheFirstOfHerName · 19/06/2014 21:02

Grin The 14 y old happens to be a boy, although his younger sister doesn't have much common sense either.

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