
There's a difference between a self-proclaimed cool parent and the kind of mom or dad who all of the teenagers in the neighborhood are surprised to learn have a great record collection and have managed to not become totally lame with age. And while it is a little bit pointless to pander to your teenager, considering that he or she is in the grips of growing up, having some common interests is always a great idea. This way, the next time that you get looked at like you're an alien from another planet, you'll have a bit of ammo to get some credibility.While in your day, it might have been records or CDs that were a huge part of being cool, today it's all about mp3s and satellite tv. More and more teenagers are turning to television when it comes to what sets people apart from their "weird" or "normy" classmates. So the next time that you're trying to reach out, think about doing so within the context of television. And hey--if you pay attention to some of this stuff, then it's also helpful in making sure that age appropriate choices are being made under your roof.If you have teenagers ...
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