| Subject | Date Asked |
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| hey | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I will be 18 this Wednesday and i am in the middle of my senior year and i am planning on moving ...
A: Your parents is still legally responsible for you as long you are in high school regardless if your ...
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| I think im going crazy! | 11/10/2008 |
Q: ok so it is my first year living on my own, I moved out and live in a place by my self just me and ...
A: Living with someone and living alone is big difference because living at your own means you pay and ...
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| I think im going crazy! | 11/8/2008 |
Q: ok so it is my first year living on my own, I moved out and live in a place by my self just me and ...
A: It is truly strange, because most of people are happier to live their own place and have best friend ...
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| height problem | 11/6/2008 |
Q: .... i am 17 years teenage boy and wanted to know that are height increasing medicines really ...
A: Unfortunately, there is no such as medicines that can alters your height size, it depends on ...
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| engagement | 10/20/2008 |
Q: i am 18 years old and i have been dating my girlfriend for 23 months and i really think we are ...
A: I know your nervous about what to say to her or her father. My simple advice is just be yourself. ...
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| I hate my family | 10/16/2008 |
Q: i hate my family. They always shout at me and try to find ways to bring me down, I'm sixteen and i ...
A: I am sorry to hear about problems you are having now. I am impressed because your only 16 and in ...
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| 16 step daughter | 10/12/2008 |
Q: Should I check my 16 step daughters phone ? My daughter says she is in love with a boy at school,she ...
A: If you pay her cell phone then yes you have a right to check her phone but with her presence, if you ...
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| Dating help | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I'M really confused about this guy that im friends with. we have been really good friends for quite ...
A: I know that feeling. It is normal to be little confused - actually mixed feelings. If it were in my ...
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| i HATE my mom | 10/9/2008 |
Q: well you see, my mom found out him gay right? and she hates gay people and she went off and called ...
A: I am sorry you are feeling down. Your mom does not respect your friends or who you are. She has ...
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| Over Strict | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Martin, I'm seventeen years old on my last year of high school. I'm a good student, participating in ...
A: Your mother is excellent parent. You live in her house and follow under roof her rules. You admit ...
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| i wanna move schools | 10/7/2008 |
Q: hey my names Brenda and well i want to move to a different high school the one i go to right now i ...
A: You need to talk with your mom stating why she will not move you to other school. My other ...
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| 12yr old son & porn | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I'm a single parent Mom & have 12yr old twin (boy/girl) and a 15yr old daughter. My problem is ...
A: You are correct about telling him to not visiting those porn sites. He is way too young and illegal ...
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| 10 going on 30! | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My 10 yr. old daughter thinks she is an adult. She listens to adults talking(just general talking) ...
A: It is called pretending or imagination in her own part may be normal but it is not normal if she ...
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| strange little sister | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I'm sincerely hoping that the title Dr. means you are a doctor of psychology, but if not, I'm hoping ...
A: It could be just her phobia, (fear of something) can be seeing,feel, or hear things. For example, ...
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| I want to adopt my 13 yr. old neice.... | 9/2/2008 |
Q: My neice is 13, and will be 14 in a few months... Her mom is a major druggie, prostitute, and ...
A: It sounds not that so simple. I am glad you are concerned and want to help your niece. My only ...
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| legal age for kids | 8/14/2008 |
Q: My son wants to move in with me but his mom might not let him. My son is 13. How old does he have to ...
A: He needs to be 18 years old to make his own sound and legal decisions. I am not certain regard to ...
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| Cheating.... | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have been with the love of my life for three years now... I just found out a week ago that he had ...
A: I will be candid with you, "Once a cheater, always a cheater" that's is what lot of people say. ...
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| Law. | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure if you are someone that can help me but being as you have your doctorate in something ...
A: I am not an attorney,I can't give you any legal advice, however to my knowledge it is illegal to lie ...
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| My 14 year old son | 7/25/2008 |
Q: Martin and thank you for being a part of this. I am writing about my 14 year old son. Overall I feel ...
A: Wonderful! I am glad your son is drug free and make sure you keep that way. It sounds like you are ...
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| daughter 20 | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Our daughter lives with us, she has continued to choose friends that aren't going down the right ...
A: it gave me a better picture about your daughter. It seems that you and your wife are doing well by ...
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| daughter 20 | 7/21/2008 |
Q: Our daughter lives with us, she has continued to choose friends that aren't going down the right ...
A: I am sorry about your daughter's situation. If it were me, I would give her hard choices, she is ...
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| Can I move out? | 7/16/2008 |
Q: Hey! I was wandering If I could move out at 17 in the state of Ga I have heard so many different ...
A: I do not think so, 50 state laws have some type of standard uniform law states that parents are ...
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| teen daughter- disrespect | 7/13/2008 |
Q: i am a single father - of a 13 yr old girl- until this yr she has been pretty good. of late -she ...
A: I am sorry to hear that...about church there is nothing you can do about it because it is mom's ...
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| Abuse? | 7/12/2008 |
Q: My father use to abuse me. He had stopped for a few years after one of my friends mom's called the ...
A: Your father have no right to abuse you for any reason. It is illegal and against the law. If he ...
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| I miscarried an unwanted baby but now a few weeks after I've found myself longing to have a baby | 6/22/2008 |
Q: at the beginning of May I found i was pregnant but then I miscarried, my boyfriend and I were ...
A: I am sorry to hear that you miscarried your baby. One issue I do agree with you 100% about both of ...
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| Me being myself | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I am a 17 year old daughter of a controlling mother. Recently, I asked my mom if I could dye my ...
A: It is great that you want to be true self. "Goth" looks may be scary for your mom. I think dye your ...
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| teenage son problems | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Our son is giving us lots of reasons to feel very anxious and worried for him. Last week we got a ...
A: I will need to have some more time to answer and offer my recommendations. If you don't mind to ...
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| PRIVACY | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I was wondering would you please tell me: why do my parents just walk into my room if I'm working ...
A: It is normal for parents to do that, it is their house. Especially if you are under age of 18. If ...
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| daughter doing her share | 5/26/2008 |
Q: My wife and I agree on 90% of things, but she has always "allowed" our now 19 year old daughter ...
A: She lives there, I do agree with you that she should do her chores and help around the house ...
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| legal age to move out | 5/15/2008 |
Q: In the state of GA, at the age of 17, you are treated as an adult in the court of law and can be ...
A: No, you need to be at least 18 years old and/or complete your high school diploma, whatever it comes ...
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| GF wants to be single | 4/26/2008 |
Q: In response to the girl who was in a relationship for 2 1/2 years, my girlfriend is also 20 and ...
A: She needs more time and her own space. It is really has nothing do with you being "good enough" for ...
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| PARENTS!!! | 4/24/2008 |
Q: ok, so i am 17 years old and my parents are split. i live with my mom and i cant stand it! i will ...
A: According to many states's laws, once you graduate from high school and hold a job to able to live ...
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| pregnent and in placement | 4/22/2008 |
Q: all i need to know is is their any laws ststing that a girl being pregnent can be locked up in a ...
A: It all depends on person's state of mind and family personal decision. You say "locked up" which ...
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| moving out age???? | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I live in nebraska and I have a friend who wants to move out but her parents say she has to be 19. ...
A: Your friend's parents are correct about age according to Nebraska state law, two ways to move out ...
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| Boyfriend Problem | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I've been going out with this boy for a while on and off but i think he has a thing for my best ...
A: You need to trust your own guts. If he keep changing stories or wouldn't be straight with you, ...
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| How to work through finding out my 15 yr old just lost her Virginity | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I was having a sit down talk with my 15 yr old daughter about rules and feelings and she ended up ...
A: You are in difficult situation with your daughter, I am glad she told you that she has/had sex with ...
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| Re; My 15 yr old & her 1st time having sex ! | 2/22/2008 |
Q: Your question was I was having a sit down talk with my 15 yr old daughter about rules and feelings ...
A: I do apologize that I did indeed clicked the wrong feature button by mistake, that says "this is ...
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| Teenage Son | 2/18/2008 |
Q: Dr Martin, I'm a single parent of two. My daughter is 24 now, but I've had some difficult teen ...
A: It seems you did your very best handling the situation appropriately. I believe school is at fault ...
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| 2 teens | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I am the step mom of two teens (i am with their dad, they live with their mom) It has come to our ...
A: I am sorry to hear that, no they are not old enough to move in and live with you legally. There are ...
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| Self Injury | 2/7/2008 |
Q: my name is Alexandrea (Alex for short), I'm 16, and I've been cutting for about a year now. I'm not ...
A: I may be able to assist you in some ways, first of all I am little concerned about what you are ...
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| Religion | 1/27/2008 |
Q: My mother works hard for hours upon hours to pay bills, to provide food, pay college fees for my ...
A: You need to be candid with your mother regarding your true religious beliefs. I doubt it won't ...
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| I want to change custody | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I am 14 and my parents are divorced and have been that way since I was 4. I have equal custody and I ...
A: I understand how you feel. My suggestion to talk with your dad first to see what he thinks about ...
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| 15YR OLD DAUGHTER NOT GOING TO SCHOOL | 1/4/2008 |
Q: MY 15 YR OLD DAUGHTER IS NOT GOING TO SCHOOL. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER, IHAVE TO GO TO WORK TO KEEP THE ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your daughter's problems. You are correct, she does not care and it may ...
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| Moving out.. | 12/21/2007 |
Q: My name is Belinda. I'm 17 years old, attend high school and college, and work part-time job. I live ...
A: Yes, you need to be more patient until you finish High School, Meantime, why not you have a talk ...
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| Moving out.. | 12/21/2007 |
Q: My name is Belinda. I'm 17 years old, attend high school and college, and work part-time job. I live ...
A: Unfortunately, it is really sad that you had lost 15lbs which it shows that you have depression but ...
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| Moving out.. | 12/21/2007 |
Q: My name is Belinda. I'm 17 years old, attend high school and college, and work part-time job. I live ...
A: You can move out as long you have your parents permission because you are in high school which it ...
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| need advice | 12/16/2007 |
Q: i know this maybe something you cant help me with but ill go for it anyway.this is pretty hard to ...
A: It is pretty rare among young men who have some issues using a urinal in public, my suggestion go in ...
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| prohibiting my teen fro attending an all night party in Key West | 10/27/2007 |
Q: my 17 y/o old daughter asked to attend a "Fantasy Fest" in Key West . I said no. We live in the ...
A: You did make good judgement because it is high risk due to the fact she was in trouble with pot ...
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| erections | 10/26/2007 |
Q: So, i am 18 years old a freshman in college, and during my senior year of high school i had a lot of ...
A: It is really odd based on your age to have erection issues. I strongly suggest you to see ...
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| Girlfriend getting kicked out. | 10/1/2007 |
Q: My name is Alex I'm 19 and I've been datting my G/FL for 2 years now and well my G/FL Ash has just ...
A: I am sorry to hear about what happened with your girlfriend. There is one big issue regards to her ...
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| Unwanted Erection | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I have been getting unwanted erections. Sometimes i get them in the locker rooms when taking a ...
A: Unfortunately, you can't control "unwanted erections" however, you can drink hot tea, or herb tea, ...
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| YOUR EMBARRASSING ME | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Would you please tell me if it's normal for a teenager to be embarrassed by going out with their ...
A: Yes, it is pretty normal especially on the first day of school if you going in high school. That is ...
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| masterbation | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I caught my 16 year old son masturbating and acted like nothing happened. The next morning after ...
A: I am pretty sure it is embarrassing for you to have him caught masturbating. It is normal for ...
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| 17 yr old constantly on cell phone with girl friend | 8/26/2007 |
Q: My 17 yr old son is constantly on the cell phone with his 16 yr old girl friend. He averages 600 ...
A: I do expect teenagers talk on the cell phone for many hours but not on daily basis. My question who ...
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| my mom | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I think I have a problem with my mom. She's always criticizing me. She says I'm self centered just ...
A: I tends to agree with you about smaller group of close friends, it is better than many. She does ...
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| problems with teenage stepdaughter | 8/3/2007 |
Q: how can my husband reach out to his 17 year old daughter who left our home to move in with her ...
A: My suggestion to leave her alone. She appears to have some issues and she will contact her father ...
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| Please give me suggestions.. awnsers. | 7/3/2007 |
Q: OKay im only 15, almost 16 . I cant take this anymore. I want to get amsipated. dont even know how ...
A: Yes there are few things you can do to protect yourself from unnecessary abuse. First of all, you ...
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| My parents dont trust me | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I have told A bunch of lies when I was younger and now that I change and want to start wanting to ...
A: My suggestion for you to sit down and have a serious talk with your parents, explaining how you feel ...
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| paranoia | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I'm Ant and I'm a 15 year old girl. For ages now i have been having these crazy paranoid delusions ...
A: I advise you to seek professional help as soon as possible because your current social life is in ...
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| My teenage borther?!? | 6/7/2007 |
Q: SO i heard some disturbing news last night, my brother (17) and i have a mutual friend, i was told ...
A: You do have a right to talk with your brother as sister, tell him to hold it off until he finish ...
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| College Teen Messing Up | 6/7/2007 |
Q: Dr. Martin: I am at my wits end. My 19 yr old daughter went to a community college for a semester ...
A: You tried to help her in the past year, she is one who failed you and herself. You are not at ...
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| please help | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I have never really felt the need to get myspace or other such sites because i dont think they are ...
A: "MySpace" or other teenager websites are cool way to meet new friends and have someone to talk to. ...
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| 16-yr old daughter and step-father issues | 5/29/2007 |
Q: My 16-yr old and my husband do not get along. She HATES him. Let me start by saying that my ...
A: You did your best as you could to raise her. The problem is her because her behavior is selfish ...
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| Teen boy kicked out | 5/23/2007 |
Q: My daughters 16 year old boy friend has been kicked out of his house. It has been three days and he ...
A: My advice would be for you to contact the local child protection services authorities because it is ...
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| kicked out! | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I asked Chelsea this, but she answered by saying she couldn't answer. Hopefully you will have a ...
A: I do feel you and I would do the same thing if it were in me. Smile. It was very nice of you ...
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| son in bad relationship | 4/16/2007 |
Q: My son's girlfriend broke up with him just before spring break so that she could be free to "hook ...
A: It is his decision and his own choice if he wants to have her come back into the relationship. He ...
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| bad girlfriend | 4/16/2007 |
Q: Our son is dating a girl for a year. We have been supportive and welcoming to her even though we ...
A: I understand that you do have concerns for his state of mind and well being regards this girlfriend. ...
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| adopted | 4/10/2007 |
Q: Hey, I need help, my mom sat down with me today and told me that my father isn’t really my real ...
A: I am sure you was shocked when you heard this news from your mother about you, but lucky and be glad ...
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| ERECTION PROBLEMS | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I AM 20 YEARS OLD AND IS THIS NORMAL PLEASE HELP ASAP THANK YOU MARTIN
A: I am not a medical doctor however, I suggest you to see a specialist (Urologist) a medical doctor ...
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| I just want to be single and my boyfriend doesn't understand | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I am almost 20 and I have been in the same relationship for 2 1/2 years. But I have been in and out ...
A: Yes it is perfectly normal especially if you are young. If he really loves you, he would understand ...
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| 17 year old daughter's obsessive behaviour | 3/19/2007 |
Q: My 17 year old daughter is in counseling because of her obsessive relationship with her 17 ...
A: I am curious what did her counselor believes or feels about this unhealthy obsessive relationship? ...
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| teenagers moving out | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I am in the state of Missouri, I have a 17 year old sister in law. Her parents are divorced and they ...
A: The universal legal age to move out from house is at 18, however as long she is in school, her ...
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| A SAD QUESTION | 1/30/2007 |
Q: OKAY I HAVE A REAL LIFE QUESTION ............ I HAD A BOYFRIEND AND I WAS DATE HIM FOR 5 MONTHS AND ...
A: It is real shame that he did deceived you, if he really cared enough to let you know he is married, ...
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| Erections | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I'm a 16 year old male, and fairly recently, I've noticed a decline in my erections. I used to have ...
A: It is normal for teenagers to have daily erections regardless how many times. Some do have them 20 ...
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| Nervous Teen | 1/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 14yr.old girl. 2 yrs ago she started training Llamas and showing them in a few stockshows. ...
A: You seem did a right thing by calming her down by allowing her to feel more comfortable during the ...
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| my 17 year old sister | 1/8/2007 |
Q: Tara is 17 and the youngest of four children she has reached a new level of defiance and began ...
A: It is shame that she is behaving like this way. She is being defiant and do whatever she feels like ...
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| friend | 12/14/2006 |
Q: My name is lisa. Hi could you please help me. About 4 months ago me and my parents had this fight ...
A: You are correct, you are old enough to make your own decisions regards friends, it sounded like you ...
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| need some advice | 11/27/2006 |
Q: Well,first of all my girlfriend pregnant...im not really scared bout having a baby but its the fact ...
A: I understand you got your girlfriend pregnant, but how old is she? Do you love her? Does your ...
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| Fed up with teen | 11/22/2006 |
Q: It started last year no problems at home but his father has been out of his life for almost 2 ...
A: He may benefit family counseling with you and address any issues. You did what you could with ...
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| Fed up with teen | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I'm a single parent of two boys ages 17& 8. My 17 year old is skipping school and making straight ...
A: It sounds like your son is being defiant with you for no reason. He must go to the school if he ...
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| Am i pregnant? | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I am 19 years old and i think that i may be pregnant. I was not careful when i had sex with my ...
A: Your medical doctor is wrong to tell you this because doctor's job is to respect your wish and do a ...
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| communucation with teen | 11/18/2006 |
Q: I have an 18 year old whom I have having trouble connecting with. He had pretty much checked out ...
A: There is nothing wrong with that. He/She will find some time to spend with family. Please remember ...
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| So Complicated! | 11/16/2006 |
Q: Hey, my name is Dan and I'm a senior in high school. For the past few months, I've started to ...
A: I feel you. Nicole and you need to sit down and have a good talk about it, including your feelings ...
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| mother | 11/15/2006 |
Q: my mom is always telling me to get my grades up and to do better yatta yatta yatta all the time and ...
A: I am sorry you had to go through all of that with your mother, I believe she should back off little ...
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| I'm being molested | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I'm twelve years old and I live with my aunt and her husband, who don't have any children. My aunt ...
A: You need to talk to your aunt regards possible molestation by your uncle. If she does not believe ...
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| Feeling unloved | 11/9/2006 |
Q: My mother comes home from work every night with a gift for my little sister. There will be times I ...
A: I am sure your mother do love you just the same in other ways. Don't be jealous, there will be ...
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| help | 11/3/2006 |
Q: hey, i went out with this boy a year ago and my parents made me break up with him well its because ...
A: If your dad thinks his stepdad is a sex offender, he needs to prove it to you, I think your parents ...
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| Tolo? | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I had a crush on Jesse all last year. He graduated this past June, while I entered my Junior year ...
A: It is neat two of you are friends. I don't think it is weird if you ask him to a high school dance ...
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| Pornography Addiction | 11/2/2006 |
Q: When I was 5 or 6 i cant really remember what age, i was molested twice by a work associate of my ...
A: It is serious issue because if you are 18 years old, adult hardcore pornography is fine as long you ...
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| 16 yr. old daughter's dislike of herself | 10/31/2006 |
Q: My daughter is not happy with herself. She thinks she is ugly and has no true friends. She has no ...
A: It is not normal behavior nor healthy for her to do these stuff. She may be feeling depressed,and ...
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| help | 10/26/2006 |
Q: My girlfriend and I recently took a break in our relationship... A few days ago things were going ...
A: I suggest you to be her friend and be supportive. You still can be there for her by listening to ...
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| embarassing | 10/22/2006 |
Q: ..i really like feet and even though i am not gay, there was this boy in my class who, when we went ...
A: It is normal feeling to feel attracted to a body part if you are fully aware that you are not gay. ...
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| Questions | 10/13/2006 |
Q: Is it weird that I always have to like a girl, I have been rejected a few times, (gone on a few ...
A: It sounds like you are a player. Girls can tell in their guts but reason why you was rejected? Any ...
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| Daughter's relationship with a 18 old boy | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I have a 15 year old daughter and she is my only child. She is very telented on music and ...
A: You need to protect your daughter and cease & desist speaking with that boy, she is still considered ...
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| Legally Moving out | 10/10/2006 |
Q: Ok i love in florida I'm a senior and i will be 18 in 3 months, I want to move out and go to a ...
A: Guidance Counselor is correct because you are a senior student in school and live with your parents ...
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| unguarded teen | 9/28/2006 |
Q: How do I help my 12 year old nephew when he disrespects the family,school officials, doesn't do ...
A: It is very serious problem with your nephew, it seems to me he has ODD,- Oppositional Defiant ...
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| my teen feels lost at school | 9/25/2006 |
Q: My daughter moved to HS this year, with the same class from middle school. Her closest friends have ...
A: Attending high school as freshman will not be easy transition from middle school. I am glad she is ...
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| hard penis | 9/23/2006 |
Q: full errection whats are reason
A: I need more information regards your problem because there are many factors invovled. 1. Depression ...
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| 16 yr old daughter's relationship w/boyfriend | 9/22/2006 |
Q: Martin! Well, we have talked with our daughter and explained for 100th time that this realtionship ...
A: I can see you already made a decision. It is for her own best interest. To answer to your question ...
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| 16 yr old daughter's relationship w/boyfriend | 9/20/2006 |
Q: Martin, Thanks you for your recommendations. I think those are some viable options. We have tried ...
A: I agree with you, it is way too serious. I think your option by taking away her phone, will make it ...
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| Teenage son hormones acting up? | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I have a son that is 14 years old. I have found several pillows in my house with holes in them. I ...
A: If your son is open and trusts you, you should address it with him in private and let him know it is ...
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| rules for my 18 year old son | 9/18/2006 |
Q: Do you think my 18 year old son needs a bedtime? My husband set his bedtime for 10:30pm, he ...
A: I disagree with your husband's actions because he is 18 years old, he can do what he wants. Since ...
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| 16 yr old daughter's relationship w/boyfriend | 9/18/2006 |
Q: Martin, I need help with my dauaghter's (16) relationship with her "boyfriend" (20). She met this ...
A: I agree with you, it is not a real world nor love. Cellphone relationship is not the same as live ...
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| Age for moving out. | 9/16/2006 |
Q: i will be 18 in early march. My girlfriend does not like her parent's at all and seem's to have a ...
A: There is not much you can do about it because she is not legal age to move out just as yet. If her ...
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| legal age to move out | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I will be 18 Oct 23 and I am a senior in high school. My mom is making me believe that I can't move ...
A: You can legally move out when you turn age of 18. Federal law permits anyone who are 18 or older ...
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| new relationship | 9/4/2006 |
Q: I am in a new relationship and my fiance's daughter that has had her father all for herself for a ...
A: I see one simple solution to this problem is to speak with your fiance regards his daughter about ...
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| death | 6/29/2006 |
Q: hey i'm jamie anyways i had a friend who just died that i was really close to how do i handle this ...
A: You are currently grieving for your friend who passed away, it is normal feeling. You need to be ...
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| My daughter and her boyfriend | 6/28/2006 |
Q: My Daughter(16) and her Boyfriend(16) are together for nearly two years now. Her boyfriend is nice ...
A: They love each other, sometimes argue over stupid stuff. It doesn't mean they hate each other. It ...
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| Confused about my feelings | 6/4/2006 |
Q: So a crush is one-sided and puppy love is when the feelings are mutual? I'm sorry I still don't ...
A: 'Fessing up to a crush can be terrifying. But it can hurt to keep your feelings inside, and hurt ...
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| Confused about my feelings | 6/3/2006 |
Q: What in fact is the difference between puppy love and a crush? ------------------------- Followup ...
A: A crush is not a true feeling for love. It is considered a temporary love. It applies the same with ...
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| Confused about my feelings | 6/3/2006 |
Q: My name is Nick and I'm 17 years old. I only have a few days left of junior year, but this past ...
A: It appears you got feelings sorted out just fine. If you feel that strongly, talk to her before the ...
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| 14 year old cousin doing adultlike things | 5/31/2006 |
Q: Okay, from your point of view, if my 14 year old cousin (I am 30) asked her mother to take her to ...
A: It is quite a possiblity, however it may be or not due to summer season is coming up. She may want ...
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| Threats | 5/31/2006 |
Q: I have a friend who gets repeative threats from a classmate in the school. I need to know what steps ...
A: My advice is report it to a school counselor and your friend's parents right away. It is best course ...
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| Teenage daughter's boyfriend | 5/28/2006 |
Q: How do you overcome your resentment and dislike of a 19 year old daughter's boyfriend that has ...
A: You need to talk with your daughter and address your concerns and feelings with her regards this ...
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| My parents are too strict | 5/23/2006 |
Q: Dr. Martin: I am 19 years old and getting ready to leave for college. It is my last year of ...
A: You need to take a stand to tell her what you want. She cannot control your life entirely. You are ...
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| Mother's Day Disaster | 5/16/2006 |
Q: I'm an 18 year old angry, confused teenager. I haven't spoken to my mom since mother's day. Prior, ...
A: I strongly suggest you to do nothing. If you are right. She is one who should apoligize because ...
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| Children of "affluent" parents | 5/12/2006 |
Q: My son is age 15. He goes to a private school. My wife and I are in the income range of around ...
A: It is simple because it is teenager's world in USA, they listen to music on tv, internet and follows ...
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| 15 year old underachieving | 5/8/2006 |
Q: Long story short is that we have a 15 y/o son (identified gifted at 3 or 4 and ADD at about 9) I did ...
A: he could be unhappy in the current school. Why not you try a different private school but not ...
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| SO HAPPY -- PART 2 | 4/30/2006 |
Q: I always have a cup of coffee every day and when I do I'm always happy, but If I missed out on ...
A: It is normal to be happy because you are used to drinking your coffee everyday. You are accicted to ...
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| assertiveness | 4/12/2006 |
Q: Martin, Do you have any advice on how I can teach my 14 year old son some healthy assertiveness? He ...
A: I am impressed with your son's actions because he does have excellent self-confidence and ...
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| pregnent | 4/6/2006 |
Q: my friends girlfriend is 1 month pregnent and my 15 year old friends dad is a poor drunk who is ...
A: Yes, there are some services available for your young friend who is pregnant. She can apply at the ...
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| 13-year-old granddaughter friends vs school | 3/19/2006 |
Q: Our granddaughter lives with us during the week and goes home to her mom on weekends. She has been ...
A: There is nothing much you do because she have two homes to go to. It may be very stressful and ...
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| children emotions | 3/17/2006 |
Q: My son is now age 15. It is well documented and discussed about the "emotions" our children go thru ...
A: Yes, all children go thur at certain stages when they are growing up. When child is older, child ...
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| my teenage son | 3/15/2006 |
Q: my son does not seem to care about much of anything, school , helping around the house, his mother , ...
A: I believe your son shows some signs of depression, low self-esteem, and no confidence. I strongly ...
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| im a 15yr old boy in the 8th... | 3/15/2006 |
Q: im a 15yr old boy in the 8th grade.i played football this year.a was kind of poular.i would say i ...
A: You are a cool person, no matter what happens when you are in high school. You can join some type of ...
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| my mother | 3/15/2006 |
Q: im 17 and i currently am staying at my mothers until my boyfriend finishes working with his father ...
A: You are 17 years old and soon will be 18 yrs old, you need to tell your mother how you feel and she ...
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| abouth sex | 3/10/2006 |
Q: when i get up early in the morning my pennis is stand so what should i do my sister is also sleep ...
A: It is normal for boys to have an erection during early hours of the day. You can try to keep ...
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| Acting shy | 3/7/2006 |
Q: For the last five or six months I've had a bit of an obsessive type crush on this guy. I like him ...
A: I suggest you to try find a time to see him alone in the school. If you are very shy, why not write ...
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| stress | 3/4/2006 |
Q: it is glad to know that someone can listen to my voice.I m 19,male,student from malaysia. I feel ...
A: I wonder if you are unhappy about going to college and taking the class, was it your idea or ...
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| friendship | 2/9/2006 |
Q: Well where should I start.I've known this one boy named Dillon since the 3rd grade.We come from ...
A: I think your grandmom advice is good one. Leave him alone, it appears that he is using you in his ...
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| My 14 year old son | 1/19/2006 |
Q: He has been on a downhill slide for the past couple years. He is now failing all classes, has no ...
A: Follow your own gut, I believe that you should take him out of that school and place in a different ...
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| Help | 1/16/2006 |
Q: I met this girl about a week ago and we hit it off and we had went out everynight for 5 days and ...
A: You can tell her the truth, how you feel. You can tell her that you will be interested to remain ...
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| Curfew | 1/15/2006 |
Q: My eighteen year old son recently graduated from high school and is living at home while looking for ...
A: He is 18 yrs old, he may think he is no longer a child and feel no need to let you know where he is ...
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| girlfriend of son of new boyfriend and sexuality | 1/11/2006 |
Q: I am in a new relationship with a man (we are both 55) and he has a son who's girlfriend is ...
A: I agree with you and he should talk to this girlfriend, she should not be allowed to stay over if ...
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| Talking to Mom and Dad | 1/2/2006 |
Q: I need a lot of help. I am due in two weeks and my family situation is putting a lot of stress on me ...
A: I am little concerned, because your age differences 16 and 23. It is illegal in my home state. ...
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| My Parents!! | 1/1/2006 |
Q: My parents don't want me to talk to boys on my cell phone. They won't let me call my boyfriend or ...
A: I think your parents is protective of you because present time, many boys are using girls for one ...
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| Teens and friendship | 12/26/2005 |
Q: My daughter is 13 and will be starting high school next year. My husband and I are very concerned ...
A: I believe she may be fine but just shy because she may not know what to say or deal the topic ...
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| I Hate it! | 12/5/2005 |
Q: I've tried another site many times about problems teenagers have and i haven't had any replies, so i ...
A: I will be happy to assist you to resolve your problems. Based on your information given here, it ...
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| Teenage pregnancy | 11/30/2005 |
Q: What is the first thing teenagers think about when they know their are pregnant? What do their ...
A: I am glad you asked me all logicial questions before you go into it. It really depends on a ...
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| Christian Teen Dating | 11/27/2005 |
Q: Dr. Martin, I am a 18 year old senior in high school. I have a question about a girl that I reallly ...
A: Lamm, It appears that you are doing just fine and do not need my assistance except you can be ...
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| 16 year old daughter | 11/27/2005 |
Q: i feel a few years back my daughter was abducted by alliens and replaced her with a clone, the ...
A: I agree with you about finding other avenues to resolve her issues. You need to be careful to not ...
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| Girlfriends making fun | 11/24/2005 |
Q: Ok, here is the deal, My daughter Shelby is 10. She is tall an about 10lbs over weight. She says the ...
A: There are ways to help her to make feel better. Here are the suggestions you can try. 1. Contact ...
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| Time with boys | 11/22/2005 |
Q: My parents are wanting to restrict the amount of time I spend talking boys on my cell phone or on ...
A: I understand how you feel about your parents and I know they do care about you. You can talk to ...
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| ERECTION AND DRYNESS PROBLEM..! | 10/24/2005 |
Q: ..! This is PAUL.M a 23 yr old man.My problems are:- 1> Whenever am having sex with my gf,my ...
A: I will try my best to answer to your specfic questions. 1.) It is nothing do with your age. It is ...
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| My 19 year old daughter | 10/18/2005 |
Q: We have already overcome many obstacles: from her father's life sentence, dropping out of high ...
A: I am glad she attended counseling sessions, however based on your input and information, it shows ...
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| What shall i do ? | 9/17/2005 |
Q: im 13 an and i live with my mum and my older sister. my dad lived with his girlfriend and has a ...
A: You are right about Sally is wrong to tell little sister that daddy is dead. Believe me, you will ...
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| nerves | 8/28/2005 |
Q: I'm starting school in a week, and I'm very nerves. I'm going into 10th grade at a semi new school ...
A: Times have changed, it is normal to have nerves about going back to school. I wonder why you said ...
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| Budget problems | 8/23/2005 |
Q: I'm 15 years old and am in drivers ed. I'm getting a car for my 16th birthday, which, even though it ...
A: You should wait until you pass your permit exam and obtain a driver license then you will get your ...
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| friends | 8/17/2005 |
Q: Hey, my names lauren, and for like, ever, my cousin jen and i have been like BEST best friends. The ...
A: There is nothing you can do about it because Jen is one who made the choice to not talk to you. If ...
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| Concert | 8/3/2005 |
Q: okay i don't think this really fits here but its an emergency. okay my friend and i are 14 and i was ...
A: other option is to sell your ticket to someone else. You can try again talking to her about taking ...
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| Alternative solutions | 7/26/2005 |
Q: Do you know of a website that acts as a database for many programs, and homes for youth. I live and ...
A: I am not sure what is it you do for living? I do support mentoring program and in home counseling. ...
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| what to do? | 7/22/2005 |
Q: My son is 16 years old. In the past year he has done some things that we (My wife and I) do not ...
A: I am concerned about his current obbessive sexual thoughts & urges, and his behavior shows that he ...
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| Alternative solutions | 7/12/2005 |
Q: I am looking on the web for some ideas for alternative programs that are there for troubled youth. ...
A: Dixon, I concer with you about residential facilities, except there are some day programs out ...
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| Boy putting scissors in his cousing babydoll | 6/13/2005 |
Q: I have been searching the internet in hopes of finding out if my son has just displayed normal ...
A: I do not think I see any danger here. He needs to be aware to not play with any sharp things such ...
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| Boy putting scissors in his cousing babydoll | 6/8/2005 |
Q: I have been searching the internet in hopes of finding out if my son has just displayed normal ...
A: Please do feel free to explain more details about this incident, my question was this the first time ...
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| dauther's behaviour | 6/6/2005 |
Q: I really need some answers! I have 2 children. My son is 19 years old and has MS, that require a lot ...
A: I am so sorry you have some problems with your daughter. Please remember all teenagers will be ...
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| 13 yr old male/ sleep/anxiety | 5/25/2005 |
Q: My son is 13 and up to this point has had normal sleep patterns and no problems in that area. He is ...
A: It sounded like a medical issue, have you checked with his family doctor? What does that doctor ...
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| Hey | 5/23/2005 |
Q: Well I called her Saturday at 6:25pm I was on break at work soo I decided what the heck I will give ...
A: My only suggestion for you to just be her good friend and step back little bit, see what happens. ...
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| School truancy | 5/22/2005 |
Q: I am a single parent who works full-time and my son is 14. A few months ago I discovered he had ...
A: Seager, You are doing a right thing to take away what your son loves most, it will be nasty but it ...
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| Hey | 5/20/2005 |
Q: Hey, This school year I met a girl named Estella she was in my 6th period class "high school" ...
A: It is a great feeling about girl you met. She sounded nice but depressed as well scared. It appears ...
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| My Son | 4/14/2005 |
Q: I am a parent of a 7th grader who just turned 13 and is having difficulty fitting in at school. He ...
A: I am sorry your son is unhappy about what's going on at the school. I would like to know what names ...
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| teenage daughter acting out and depressed | 4/6/2005 |
Q: I'm sorry, you misunderstood something. My husband is the one who has mood disorder and borderline ...
A: I am sorry I did indeed misunderstood you. SMILE...There is only one suggestion and advice for you ...
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| teenage daughter acting out and depressed | 4/5/2005 |
Q: I'm writing in reference to my 14 y/o daughter. She's been breaking household rules, sneaking out at ...
A: It sounded like she is in her own world. She does indeed have mood disorder but BPD? I am not ...
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| I'm a freshman in highschool,... | 4/3/2005 |
Q: I'm a freshman in highschool, meaning I'm 14. When I say depressed, I don't mean actully ...
A: I fully understand what your saying about "sad" instead depressed, You say you feel stressed out and ...
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| You see, I cry over everything.... | 4/3/2005 |
Q: You see, I cry over everything. Like, if I get frustrated, I'll cry, or if we have group projects in ...
A: I assumed you are a teenager? May I ask how old are you? I need some more information about how you ...
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| Parent Problems | 3/29/2005 |
Q: Ok i'm 16 and my girlfriend is 18 her parents and 37 and 43.now i know how to do math and her have a ...
A: First of all, Don't worry about her parents, they can not do anything about it because your girl is ...
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| Lying | 3/25/2005 |
Q: My niece has been lying extensively over the last six months. For example, she said she was on the ...
A: My prayers are with you and I do know why your niece been lying just simplily to avoid facing true ...
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| A friend named Kari | 3/23/2005 |
Q: I have a friend named Kari. I've known her for about 3 years, and one of my best friends has known ...
A: How come Kari, likes to hang around with you? What did she liked about you? I believed she may not ...
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| pregnancy | 3/22/2005 |
Q: how long can u find out till u no that u r pregnant and is there a stronger chance that u can fall ...
A: There is a low risk getting pregnant when you are on 2nd or 3rd day of period. The egg is losing ...
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| teenage daughter ranaway | 3/15/2005 |
Q: my teenage daughter ran away for a week, she stayed with her good friend.(we know she was safe) She ...
A: You are a strong mom. You seem have gone through tough times. I would like to know more information ...
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| Attitude Problem | 3/14/2005 |
Q: My son is 17 years old, he has been showing off and got into bad arugements almost daily basis. How ...
A: Please remember that all teenagers will have some arguements or disagreements with family members. ...
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