"There is always one moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in." ~ Graham Greene  What was that moment for you?

Today, write about something you missed earlier in the week. Or pick something from your timeline and write about it. 

In your adolescent years, what were your hopes and dreams for your future? How do you feel about those ambitions now? Did you fulfill any of your dreams as an adult? 

What were your relationships like with your siblings when you were a teen? 

What was your relationship with your parents like when you were a teen? 

Who were your best friends in junior high/high school? Were they different than the friends you had in childhood? Did your friends help you or hinder you, and why? Do you still keep in touch?

Describe your first kiss. 

Today, write about something you missed earlier in the week. Or pick something from your timeline and write about it. 

What was the first paying job you ever had? What did you learn from it?

Were there "cliques" in your school? Did you identify with any of them? How did the social hierarchy of school affect you?

What were your favorite school subjects in junior high/high school? What was your least favorite? 

How did you get around when you were a teen? Did you borrow your parents' car or have your own? Take the bus? Ride a horse? Describe a memorable incident.

In your teen years, what did you do for entertainment? Who did you do it with? Do you have any regrets about what you did?

Today, write about something you missed earlier in the week. Or pick something from your timeline and write about it. 

As an adolescent and young adult, how did you learn independence and responsibility? What lessons did you learn that you carried with you into your adult life?

As an adolescent and young adult, who, out of your friends/family/acquaintances did you admire the most and why? Who did you admire in the public arena and why? How did these people influence your later life?

What were you most passionate about as a teenager? Did you have any strong religious, political or social justice ideals? Or were you obsessed with a celebrity, hobby, or sports team? How did this passion influence your life?

What were you most embarrassed about as an adolescent? What do you think about that now?

Overall, how would you describe your adolescence? Was it a difficult time for you, or full of fun and adventure? 

If you feel so inspired, write about whatever comes into your head. Or take a day of rest from your writings.

How is this week of the writing challenge going for you? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments below!