Here's another topic: Why do teens almost always rebel against their parents?
Well, the teen age is one where the person is in a transitional state. They're about to break free from the reliance of their parent's and become independent. Your parents still want to parent you, those last few years before you move out, because no matter how much you grow up, they will always be your parents. People should feel privileged to be able to rebel, because that probably means your parents are trying to control you, which at least means they care.
Parents must learn to draw the line, and let their kids become their own person at some point. But, before they draw the line, or before you move out, they want to instill their beliefs into you.
Also, recent scientific studies have shown that the teenager's brain isn't as advanced as once thought, and most teens have an unstoppable need to fit in, and resisting peer pressure is virtually impossible for most of them.
Heh, now I don't feel as bad.
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