As mother of two teens and one pre teen, i often find myself thinking: "Is this what i was like when i was that age?" One day they're fun-loving kids, and the next thing you know some switch was thrown and you have sullen, withdrawn, self-concious, brooding semi-adults moping around the house. But i suppose it only lasts a few years.
Meanwhile, we can take a look at their doodles to get a glimpse of their innermost thoughts. Please, for your well-being, take no more than a quick glance and then turn away. We don't want to delve too deeply lest we see more than we can cope with.
I am seriously in the middle of this with my 12 year old. It is hard to deal with because you never know what you are going to get. Sometimes, I wonder which alien creature invaded my sweet, even-temper little boy. Other days, I am excited to see all the fun, thoughtful ideas he is thinking about.
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