In my short lifetime, Ive never seen another teenager in the folk circle, and I can't help but wonder why. Im 17 now, and I won't take offence to any of the cruel comments you old farts have made about kids my age, because maybe some of them are true.
I sing songs about events that I havn't been through (death of the spouse, termoil and hard labor, the life of a sailor..). We have all sung the national anthem, but how many of us were there when it was written? Maybe I'll understand what I sing someday, maybe not. But I'll be prepaired.
One thing that I noticed is that I very seldom get and criticism, and it's not because I'm any good. I appreciate some constructive criticism every once in a while, because it means that someone is listening, and that they take me seriously enough to give it to me. It would probly be different if i wrote my own lyrics.
If it were not for Alison and Frank, who practically kidnapped me and forced me to sing, I would still be confined to the shower.   All they had to do was be cool.
Parents? Haha, im not doing this out of rebellion. If I wanted to rebell I'd be a chearleader, but I do admit that their constant support can get annoying.
I would think, that when I get to be your age, I would love to be reminded of my teenage years. Kind of like me reading through my first grade notebook. Was it really that horrible for you? Or maybe it just reminds you of how old you are. I find elderly folks fascinating.