Growing Up Emotional Trivia Quiz

Answer: Annoyed

It's pretty common to have to "go" during the nighttime. Having a small bladder or a body that makes too much urine can signal the urge for urine release during the night.

Answer: Upset

What I thought was teasing was actually bullying behavior. Many find it can help to talk about this with their parents, teacher, school counselor or principal. Teasing is generally considered to be done when someone wants to connect with another individual, socialize, play, or it can be done in a way to resolve conflicts in a friendly manner. You can figure out the difference between bullying and teasing by the intent of the person or persons doing it. Are the actions intimidating or friendly? What does someone's facial expressions show? You can learn a lot by studying faces and body language.

Answer: Happy

We were jumping rope in our neighbor's cement driveway as my friends were singing. I hadn't picked up on the idea that we could know God or God's son personally. I thought that we connected with God through our church's priest, so I was happy, inspired and hopeful that there could be such a close connection. Feeling a connection with a power greater than ourselves can help us feel safer, more guided and loved.

Answer: Excited

Woo hoo! What a ride to the top of the heap! Any accomplishment can boost our confidence, making us feel more successful, proud and stronger.

Answer: Content

To feel content is to feel pleased, happy, satisfied; the opposite of being restless or bored. Many of us play up what we are not good at and focus on our weaknesses. We try to change to fit in with others, to be liked and accepted. There's nothing wrong with wanting to change, but it's better to change for the right reasons, such as to learn a new skill, reach for goals, and strive to be a better, more positive, helpful person.

Answer: Loved

Oh those happy days! Gathering hens' eggs, picking strawberries and corn, petting the chickens (even though I wasn't supposed to be doing that), chasing fireflies, listening to Grandpa's ballgame on the radio, playing cards. I wish everyone could have that farm experience.

Answer: Terrified

I don't know how many times I swore I'd never go on it again, but did, after that first death-defying drop, the ride was fast and fun. Always obey all of the instructions you are given when riding on a roller coaster.

Answer: Accomplishment

What a fun time! I made ice candles, sand candles, candles shaped like Coca-Cola bottles, and striped candles with scents! Today candle making can be a big production. There are different materials you can use now, from the type of wax to different sizes, shapes and materials used to make wicks. There are even wax-less candles.

Answer: Grossed out

When life comes at you with too much new information, too fast, you can get overwhelmed. Anxiety can affect our physical and emotional health. Some ways to deal with anxiety are to talk to someone you feel safe with; go for a walk or take up running. The fresh air will help clear your head, and calm your heart. If you need to be indoors, you can ask for a treadmill, or a set of weights to work out with.

More and more kids are learning Kung Fu moves, like Tai Chi and Qi Gong. If nothing else, know you are not alone and life does get better.

Answer: Rich

What a great time it was to save money. I kept $7.00 out of every check to pay for a week's worth of car gas and a trip for donuts or fast food, then banked the rest. Whether you work for a business with set hours or you have a paper route, babysit, rake leaves, mow grass, shovel snow or clean your room, whether making money or done as a charitable service, it's an accomplishment and those make us feel good, which releases good brain chemicals.