Teenage boys are not the most diligent people. Generally speaking, they tend to be forgetful, and are easily distracted. As you son is preparing to spend the night with a friend, he may overlook many things. Luckily, he has mindful parents that provide patient reminders.
It is amazing the number of times that he can leave to stay all night somewhere and not once think about taking his sleepwear or toothbrush. You would think he would get uncomfortable sleeping in his clothes. How awful his breath will be in the morning! It is a small wonder that he has friends left afterwards! These are essential items.
How could he possibly think about something as silly as pajamas? He has his takamine acoustic guitar to tune and pay attention to. They do not plan on sleeping anyway. They will be up all night practicing and writing songs and you are worrying for nothing, he tells you. You stop to pity the other boy’s parents for a moment, and then quickly offer to speed up the packing process for him.
A group of teenage boys and go through an unbelievable amount of pop. Be thoughtful and considerate and send an extra case with your son. While the boys are getting together to fine tune their musical talents the burden of supplying them with carbonated drinks should not fall to one family. While you are at it, you may as well send some chips, too.
Being up all night usually means that hungry strikes at unusual times. Try to remember to send along an extra ten dollars so that he is able to chip in for pizza delivery at midnight. Make sure to remind him to tip the driver. This will really resonate with him if you mention he may have a part-time job in the near future.
As you make sure that nothing has been forgotten, you notice that he has added a pair of women’s brown boots to the bag. What could he want with these? After thinking for a moment or two you decide that some questions are better left unasked.
Even though he is growing up quickly, he still needs you to look out for him. Do not forget to irritate him with questions about where he will be, who he will be with, when he will be back, and whose parents will be there. He will thank you in a few years.
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