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Knockout Round

The longest battle, the hardest war, the most trying debate, the worst competition: whatever adjectives and nouns you use, it all revolves around the argument of: Parents vs. Kids (mostly teenagers). Disclaimer: I love and respect both of my parents immensely. Parents and their children seem to butt heads more times than infinite, especially at the ages 13-19. Being in the prime age of 17, I feel myself to be fully qualified to discuss the battle of Parent vs. Kid. At this point in life, we begin to argue and disagree with our parents for several reasons. (1) We're annoying brats. (yeah I admit it, I can be an annoying brat) (2) Mainstream media has taught us that this is what you need to do (EVERY DISNEY SHOW EVER). Finally, (3) We're beginning to form our own opinions and thoughts. We no longer free ride off of our parents. Here's where the real problem lies. Our opinions and thoughts are formed from our surroundings. We form ideas from the things that impact us