Right off the bat, we need to discuss a few things. I am a fairly new teen mom. As in, I am not one who is looking back wistfully at the success or failure of my kids and their lives. I am an “in it” mom, making messes (daily) mom, figuring it out as I go mom. So, there’s that.
And also, I’m sure someone is going to say that these things equally apply to girls. Fair enough. Girls are awesome and I have a teen girl as well. But I would say, whatever your beliefs, girls and boys are different. Many, most things in this post will apply to my daughter, but I do see subtle differences. So, anyway, you are free to disagree.