6 Things I Don't Understand/Annoy Me in Young Adult


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There are a lot of things that annoy me, homeschooler stereotypes, jeans with fake pockets, etc.

But there are even more things that annoy me in YA, as well as many things that make me do a double take at the page I'm on and think, what in heaven's name is this unholy thing? 


 So, today we're going over them, because... well, because I can.


What water are these adults in YA novels drinking? I'd really like to know as a teen who often feels written off because of my age, (which I can't blame most grownups for since I do still lack a lot of life experience and maturity,) how??
The new rebellion needs a leader? Let's put the emotional mess of a teenage girl or guy in charge. Sounds like a solid plan.

I'm sorry, but why on earth are we putting the fate of the world in a teen's hands??? Like, I don't trust myself with the fate of the world and I don't trust any of my peers either, but for some reason all of the grownups in these books are just like, yeah, let's give the teenager all of the responsibility!








Does no one else get hangry? How is anyone able to think with an empty stomach? Weeks have passed in your novel and there has been no mention of food, ARE YOUR CHARACTERS STARVING? DO THEY HAVE FOOD PILLS FROM THE FUTURE?? I HAVE QUESTIONS, PEOPLE.

Maybe I just don't understand this because I am a huge overthinker, but I'm sorry, say what?? What normal sane person does this? The girl character just sees a cute guy from across the room and she's 100% certain that he is her destiniy.... GIRL. HE COULD KICK PUPPIES AND KITTENS FOR FUN FOR ALL YOU KNOW, AND YOU THINK YOU LOVE HIM???  Personally, my reaction when I meet a cute guy: oh, he's cute...*goes on with life*Now, when I meet a person who I find attractive personality and appearance wise, I go into panic mode. I will find a valid reason not to like this person. Because feelings are the worst, and just no.  
^Me, when I think I'm catching feelings for someone.  


That being said, if I read one more book with insta-love, I will throw up. 






Honestly, this one is so infamous, 'nuff said.








I remember one time this guy was telling me how his dad caught him sneaking back into his house after a night out and only grounded him for a week, and I was just sitting there thinking how dead I would be if I did something like that.

And that's how I feel while reading young adult novels. I get it, I'm homeschooled so my parents are way more in my everyday life than public schooled characters, but still. These kids could get away with murder and their folks would be blissfully unaware.

I hate virgin shaming in books or movies. There is nothing wrong with being a virgin and waiting for the right person or waiting for marriage. There is nothing wrong with not being ready for sex, emotionally or physically. And personally, I find it rather creepy that the loser virgin stereotype is pushed by middle-aged authors and screenwriters towards teens.

 What are some things that make you do a double take in young adult? 
Also, sorry for the late post, I'm volunteering at a church program all this week, super busy. ðŸ™ƒ

Happy Writing!

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