thirteen

My son is afflicted with a raging disease that is spreading througout the world. It is called "Thirteenitis" and it's symptoms are dramatic. There are unexpteced outbursts, unusual hair on the face, legs, armpits, and other parts of the body. Sometimes there is dramatic growth of the bones, causing nagging pain, or pain that causes nagging. There are extreme mood swings, where one moment the child will be your little angel, and the next moment they are compelled to scream out, "YOU'RE SO UNFAIR, I HATE YOU!" and thier feet suddenly become heavy, causing lound stomping noises, with body convulsions that cause their eyes to roll and their arms reach out to any door and slam it shut. It is very scary indeed. Many other parent I have talked to notice this with thier thirteen year olds too. There is no cure, except time.