Doc, one of the problems (questions) I have is, <u>how do I know</u> if I'm talking to a teen?
I agree it's a little condescending to ask "how old are you?", so that's not an answer.
But, really, I would have one type of conversation with someone my age that I wouldn't dream of having with a teen. I don't think it's possible to censor one's own conversation continuously as if teens are present.
Let's face it, an adult has a way of talking that is quite different from a 13 or 14 yr old in many areas.
It's a bit conflicting not knowing who is who, age wise.