Most children and teens wish adults would give them more freedom, more trust, and generally treat them with more respect. Unfortunately, it usually takes more than twenty years to realize that, for the most part, you get back what you give out. It took me almost twice that long to realize my words, expressions, behavior, actions, inaction, manners, courtesy (or lack thereof), were responsible for the way I was being treated by othersand sometimes that wasnt really great. How I wish I had practiced being a better person earlier in life. It is so hard to change lifelong bad behavior. Most adults will notice and respect good manners and courteous behavior in children and teens, especially when there seems to be so little of it these days in people of all ages. Define yourself now as someone worthy of praise and respect. Make sure you deserve only the best!