Pubertory*

I was describing my son’s behavior to my friend with the comment that there didn’t seem to be much “impending” about adolescence.

“Congratulations” said she.  “He’s about to become an appetite, a coma, and an attitude with legs.”

*When I was a teenager, someone (I think my aunt) tried to explain puberty to my then 6 year old cousin.  Somewhat later, she said “Mom says you’re going through pubertory.”  Note that “Purgatory” is a strictly Christian concept, and we aren’t and have never been Christian.

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