Teenage years, teenagehood, teenagers are western concepts. The term or its equivalent does not exist in Asia culture(s) or anywhere else really. You are either old enough or not. In most Asian cultures one can be an adult from 12-14 and official an adult from 15 upwards. Even in Native America, the concept of a "quinceanera".
Teen was original based off of the number 10 (ten). Hence, the numbers ending in -teen are all in tens. Originally people used to say "They are in their tens", just like "twenties, thirties, etc."
In more recent times the teen concept was created by the west, disregarding the original "tens" and replacing it with "teen" (based off the same etymology but definition has changed to refer to numbers ending in -teen).
Get your shit straight. We can say early tens, mid-tens, late tens too. What's wrong with you?
Teen was original based off of the number 10 (ten). Hence, the numbers ending in -teen are all in tens. Originally people used to say "They are in their tens", just like "twenties, thirties, etc."
In more recent times the teen concept was created by the west, disregarding the original "tens" and replacing it with "teen" (based off the same etymology but definition has changed to refer to numbers ending in -teen).
Get your shit straight. We can say early tens, mid-tens, late tens too. What's wrong with you?
by Josech May 3, 2020
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like the worst time in life, it seems like you are going through sooo many things like puberty or depression or losing your virginity
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A teen is someone who is ready for a zombie apocalypse but not ready for tomorrow’s math test.
A teen is someone who is ready for a zombie apocalypse but not ready for tomorrow’s math test.
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She's a goal achiever, loves to dance, multi talented. This person has many commitments but still spends time for that special one in her love life. She leads a professional career. She's hot in her physique so many guys have a crush on her...
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Get the Teena Dorothy mug.Wierd version: People often don’t like to hang out with younger people, but some are normal. Please don’t stereotype Tweenagers, tweens, or preteens. Some of them think it’s funny to treat all preteens like assholes, Yes I’m looking at you 14-year-olds, we have feelings.
Normal version: People who are nice, and are the future generation of adults, tend to hang out in groups of 3-6, and talk about random stuff! Teenagers are normal people and are not trouble makers.
Karen perspective: Teenagers are such TROUBLEMAKERS! I can't spend another day without them playing loud music at parties!
Normal version: People who are nice, and are the future generation of adults, tend to hang out in groups of 3-6, and talk about random stuff! Teenagers are normal people and are not trouble makers.
Karen perspective: Teenagers are such TROUBLEMAKERS! I can't spend another day without them playing loud music at parties!
Wierd version:
Preteen one: See that teenager
Preteen two: Yeah he’s probably mean
Preteen one: Let’s stay away from him
Normal version:
Preteen one: Hey there ___, I was wondering if you would help me out?
Teenager: engages in conversation
Preteen one: ok thanks, you really helped a lot!
Karen View:
Karen one: Oh my gosh teenagers are sooooo loud!
Teenager: we aren't that mean you know
Karen one:*fakes being injured
Preteen one: See that teenager
Preteen two: Yeah he’s probably mean
Preteen one: Let’s stay away from him
Normal version:
Preteen one: Hey there ___, I was wondering if you would help me out?
Teenager: engages in conversation
Preteen one: ok thanks, you really helped a lot!
Karen View:
Karen one: Oh my gosh teenagers are sooooo loud!
Teenager: we aren't that mean you know
Karen one:*fakes being injured
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