Reasons I Am Afraid of My 12 Year Old

Seriously, have you been around a group of preteen kids? Terror strikes when I think of myself at that age and although my offspring are by far better than I was, I can't help but shutter at ideas that roll through my head!
1- The slang they use! Huh? Are they planning a heist or just gossiping? I can't tell anymore what is being said which brings me to my next scary gripe.
2- When did spelling everything incorrectly become in vogue? Not only by kids but Twitter users are now purposely doing it! I can't help but wondering if this is a problem with not knowing correct spelling or just a fad.
3- Mood swinging like a pendulum has me ready for hugs, tears, groaning, eye rolling and possible breathing fire!
4- Last week boys were another gross, unfortunate necessary evil in this world! This week, mentioning them is met by giggles, a 'knowing' glance to her BFF and an obligatory "AARRGGH MOM SHUT UP!".
This is only a partial list and if anyone has something to add, please join my Jr. High Battle!

Servant or doormat?

I recently moved and now am staying in a side by side apartment with my munchkins, until we find a suitable permanent house. My new neighbors have asked me to baby sit their 3 kids 3 days in a row. No payment, no thanks-only stomping on stairs, air piercing shrieks and rude parents. I asked my Twitter following for advice, and was reminded by Ray @WhiteCHS that God didn't call us to be doormats.
  I couldn't help but think of Christ washing the feet of His disciples, calling us to serve. Any thoughts?