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CantWait	Posted: Feb 25 2009, 06:41 AM
Diamond Member Group: Members Posts: 20,387 Member No.: 28 Joined: 1-March 03	I don't mean intellegent wise, I mean like just spacey. Robbie and his friend (his mom has brought this up to us before), just seem to be so out to lunch some days. You ask them a question and you have to repeat it three times before they understand even if you're looking straight at them Do they stare off in space? Does it take a bit before you get their attention? Do you sometimes think they're "blonde", sorry ladies no harm intended, I just needed something to compare it to. -------------------- ~Marie, mom to Robbie, 15 and Anthony, 7 and our newest addition, Mia Eliana~ ~~I promise to forget you not, my angels in heaven being watched by our fallen heroes, Dec 23 08, April 1 09, & May 18 09~~

luvmykids	Posted: Feb 25 2009, 08:02 AM
Diamond Member Group: Members Posts: 19,113 Member No.: 3,038 Joined: 3-January 06	My boy isn't a teenager yet, but I've noticed this with Nikka. I tried to figure it out for awhile and then gave up

TheOaf66	Posted: Feb 25 2009, 08:50 AM
The Alpha Male Group: Members Posts: 4,988 Member No.: 3,764 Joined: 23-May 06	they're deciding weather or not to listen to you -------------------- Troy, Married to Jennie (Boo&BugsMom), Dad to Tanner("Mini-Me") and Aiden ("Boo Boo").

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Posted: Feb 25 2009, 09:19 AM

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they're deciding weather or not to listen to you

lol, Troy, so sadly true. My 16 yo is beyond the spacey stage and has now moved into the diabolical stage.

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BeingGood	Posted: Dec 7 2009, 02:42 PM
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Member No.: 22,891 Joined: 7-December 09	yeah dumb, the most lacking in common sence ...says stupid things and does stupid things and cant find things even if they were in front of his face stage

~Roo'sMama~	Posted: Dec 7 2009, 06:20 PM
My two cuties :) Group: Members Posts: 7,394 Member No.: 788 Joined: 29-September 04	Andrew's like that and he's only 4. I'm pretty sure he gets it from his father. -------------------- Sara ~ Wife to Scott, Mommy to Andrew 6-12-05, Alison 2-20-07, and our angel in heaven 4-20-06

boyohboyohboy	Posted: Dec 7 2009, 09:07 PM
Platinum Member Group: Members Posts: 5,352 Member No.: 3,466 Joined: 22-March 06	Yeeessssss! and caleb is only 8! although nice to know troy, since I thought dh did it too! -------------------- Stacy, wife to Peter, mom to Caleb, Jakob, and Andrew

Kirstenmumof3	Posted: Dec 8 2009, 05:56 AM
Calm and Tranquil! Group: Moderators Posts: 9,565 Member No.: 189 Joined: 23-May 03	You're describing Spencer to a "T" he drives us crazy!!! --------------------

anabrooks	Posted: Feb 28 2011, 09:27 AM
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Member No.: 23,302 Joined: 28-February 11	I had a friend who did that a lot. Often, she would just reflexively say "huh?" right after I said something. Then a half second later, she would realize that she did hear me, say "Oh..." and respond. I felt like saying, "Why don't you take a deep breath, clear your mind, and try to actually concentrate on what I just said?" But for some teenager it's quite normal especially if they don't want to respond from what you're talking about. Or may mean- forcing you to repeat what you just said, even though he heard it the first time. It says "He can make you do his bidding just by grunting in your direction. He owns you." Also, it gives them time to think of something to say back to you, ensuring that his response is appropriately witty, interesting and informative.

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Posted: Feb 28 2011, 09:56 AM

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QUOTE (~Roo'sMama~ @ Dec 7 2009, 09:20 PM)

Andrew's like that and he's only 4.

I'm pretty sure he gets it from his father.

Agreed!

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mckayleesmom	Posted: Mar 1 2011, 09:18 PM
The hair I wish I had...lol Group: Members Posts: 21,560 Member No.: 157 Joined: 4-May 03	Add Russell to this category...forget the teenager thing...just boy thing. If it doesn't have anything to do with food, Batman or Star wars....he isn't listening. -------------------- Brianne Wife to Leithan and mommy to Mckaylee (4) and Russell (3) Click here to help us grown our village http://schwartzville.myminicity.com/

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