Every teenager keeps secrets. And every parent worries that those secrets could lead to dangerous or risky behavior. But still there are some secrets which parents would be shocked (pleasantly) to hear. Here are some of them which a teen always think and would never tell you.

I can't perform on demand.

Just because I'm good in football or drama doesn't mean I can perform in the living room. I'm not being moody; I just need the band behind me. Putting on a helmet or stage makeup gives me security. Maybe you could invite those people who care to a football game or a school plays. I'll do a good job there, and you will be proud of me.

Don't be embarrassed if I don't respond the way you hope I will.

I wish you wouldn't get all apologetic when I mumble hello to Uncle Sidharth and then turn into a zombie, You don't know how hard it is to field remarks like "Hey, Rahul, you've grown a foot since I last saw you!"

When I say, "No way, I still only have two feet," I don't mean to be rude. I'm tired of hearing the same thing for the bazillionth time, and I don't know how else to respond

Can’t like everything you think I should.

I want to learn how to walk my path, instead of simply following yours.

Let me be my own age.

I'm in a no win situation right now. Sometimes you treat me like a child, but when I act like a kid, you tell me to grow up and behave like an adult. You say I'm hard to live with. Well, wear my skin for a while.

I think about sex a lot.

I do think about it a lot but don’t worry I will never try it without your consent.

I do some crazy, dangerous stuff.

Sometimes I do high jumping and car or bike racing with my friends.

Friends influence me more than you think -- and it's cool.

Yes my friends influence me more. So please don’t pressurize me for anything. I will first discuss everything with my friends and then will apply to it.

I'm aggressive and I don't know why.

I don't (bleeping) know why I'm nasty and aggressive; I just am.

You're my own personal ATM machine.

You are my all time machine and I can ask for some money whenever I need.

It's nice knowing you're there, Mom and Dad.

I really feel very good knowing that you are always there for me whenever I am being bullied by a friend or being ditched by a girlfriend.