This letter immediately piqued my interest. As I read on, I wondered how many teen-agers this man actually knew. Obviously, this man has not met many adolescents. The reason some teens act as this letter described is because they choose to, not strictly because of their age. Being a teen does not automatically make you a bad person.
Adults often hold a misconception of teen-agers.
The man who wrote to Ann Landers went on about our music, our driving skills, our art and our language. Not all American youths drive like maniacs or listen to garbage. Adolescents are involved in their church youth groups, school clubs and community service. Many youths also excel in sports and in academics. Some teen-agers are rebellious, but everyone makes mistakes.