When you were a teenager, did you go through a rebellious stage?

Question

If so what set you off and what bad things did you do?

The reason I ask is because I went through a very bad rebelious stage, probably the worst out of everyone I knew, I am a COMPLETELY different person now, which is strange the way it turns out like that! I just thought it would be interesting to see if others did as well.

Answer 1

OMG, yes I was a rebellious teen. The better question would be what didn't I do. Looking back, it was all stupid. I won't go into the reasons on why I did it (rebel) on the internet. I can say I regret being so d*&n stubborn and rebellious; at least I saw the err of my ways.

Answer 2

I went through my rebellious stage in my early 20s. I was a goodie-goodie in High school and wanted my parents to be proud. Mom never really showed it no matter how hard I tried... SOOO...after college I rebelled, ran off to California, got tatoos and piercings, drank and partied alot, ruined my credit by not caring about bills. The final straw was eloping with a Marine in Vegas. hahaha.

I guess If I would have rebelled then (as a teen), I wouldn't be divorced now. LOL...and even though im all "grown up" corporate america no, just 4 years later. I still think my tatoos are cool

Answer 3

I was mildly, very mildly rebellious and of course thought my parents were complete idiots and knew nothing about life at all. My rebellion usually just took the form of being sullen and occasionally mouthing off to my parents. But not too often. 20 some odd years ago they weren't afraid to give a good backhand when required.

Answer 4

Which teenager doesn't? Its when you are being told what to do as opposed to what do you want to do. You are half a child and half an adult a transition which is delicate the adults or parents should realise this and treat you as both but with respect and not only tell you what to do but explain why, which they never do, sometimes all people want to know is why can't they do this or that. Explaining pitfalls and positivity can be the easiest of options but most parents just want to exert their authority and uit usually backfires. When I was younger I always did the opposite of what I was told not because I wanted to but because I wanted to get back at them, my parents and my older siblings, that is!!!!!!

Answer 5

Almost everyone goes through a rebellious stage. It is part of growing up and away from your family. Otherwise, you might be living with your parents when you are 40 years old.

Answer 6

Well my mom and I didn't get along. I went through a depression stage and then through a promiscuous stage. I hate it and regret it but now I am such a completely different person so at least I have changed.

Answer 7

Yeahhhhh haha....hrm...you know what, speak with any person that grew up in city (LA, Frisko, or NYC) and they will tell you some CRAZY stories cuz I dont feel like sharin mine. Lets just say a lot of people I knew rebelled by drugs and joining gangs that fought other gangs of different races.

Answer 8

The closest I have ever been to rebelling against my parents was deciding to not vote for Hillary Clinton in the 2008 elections (my mum wants Hillary Clinton to be president, I want to vote for Rudy Guiliani).

Answer 9

The regrettable thing I did was to ignore the advice of peers who told me to get with the way things really are in the program of progressing toward independence.

Answer 10

When you were an adult, did you conform and compromise?
What actions did you take to exclude those who did not meet your expectations?

Were those actions under your control, or had you any plans to review your priorities?

And when did you re-examine your behaviour and realise that it was good? In whose interests was it good?