Are your teenage boys DUMB

CantWait wrote: I don't mean intellegent wise, I mean like just spacey.

Robbie and his friend (his mom has brought this up to us before), just seem to be so out to lunch some days.

You ask them a question and you have to repeat it three times before they understand even if you're looking straight at them

Do they stare off in space? Does it take a bit before you get their attention?

Do you sometimes think they're "blonde", sorry ladies no harm intended, I just needed something to compare it to.

luvmykids replied: My boy isn't a teenager yet, but I've noticed this with Nikka. I tried to figure it out for awhile and then gave up

TheOaf66 replied: they're deciding weather or not to listen to you

jcc64 replied:

lol, Troy, so sadly true. My 16 yo is beyond the spacey stage and has now moved into the diabolical stage.

BeingGood replied: yeah dumb, the most lacking in common sence ...says stupid things and does stupid things and cant find things even if they were in front of his face stage

~Roo'sMama~ replied: Andrew's like that and he's only 4. I'm pretty sure he gets it from his father.

boyohboyohboy replied: Yeeessssss!
and caleb is only 8!
although nice to know troy, since I thought dh did it too!

Kirstenmumof3 replied: You're describing Spencer to a "T" he drives us crazy!!!

anabrooks replied: I had a friend who did that a lot. Often, she would just reflexively say "huh?" right after I said something. Then a half second later, she would realize that she did hear me, say "Oh..." and respond. I felt like saying, "Why don't you take a deep breath, clear your mind, and try to actually concentrate on what I just said?"

But for some teenager it's quite normal especially if they don't want to respond from what you're talking about.

Or may mean- forcing you to repeat what you just said, even though he heard it the first time. It says "He can make you do his bidding just by grunting in your direction. He owns you." Also, it gives them time to think of something to say back to you, ensuring that his response is appropriately witty, interesting and informative.

moped replied:
Agreed!

mckayleesmom replied: Add Russell to this category...forget the teenager thing...just boy thing. If it doesn't have anything to do with food, Batman or Star wars....he isn't listening.

Hopwood04 replied: It's it an old say: Young, Dumb, and full of ...