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DR. WALLACE: I'd like to know why we have a stupid law in the United States that requires a person to reach age 21 before legally consuming a drop of alcohol. I am a college freshman at Miami University in Florida and if I have a glass of wine at …Read more.
Outside Lockers Save School Money
DR. WALLACE: Lately, someone has been breaking into student lockers and stealing things. Sometimes I leave expensive things in my locker, and I would be very upset if they were stolen. But if they were, would the school be responsible to reimburse …Read more.
Tell Your Friend the Bad News
DR. WALLACE: My cousin Ted is going with my best friend, Karen, and I thought they were a great couple, but now I'm not so sure. I know she really is in love with him, and she thinks he loves her, too.
Well, last Sunday, we had a big family reunion …Read more.
Allow Your New Mom the Opportunity
DR. WALLACE: We are 16-year-old twins and live with our dad. Our parents divorced, and our dad remarried. Now we have a new mother after not having one for four years.
My dad never disciplined us, so we always got to do whatever we wanted. If my …Read more.
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Born Under the Same SignDR. WALLACE: I'm a Libra, and so is my boyfriend. We have been together for over two years and have been discussing the possibility of becoming husband and wife. My mother died when I was an infant, and I was raised by my mother's mother. I love my grandmother very, very much. Actually, I call her mom, not grandma, and I call my grandfather, dad. I love them equally as much. Both of them have sacrificed to give me a proper and loving upbringing. My "mom" and "dad" like Jordan a lot and think that he will make a good husband, except that "Mom" is concerned that we were born under the same sign. She thinks those born under the same sign are not compatible and that most of these marriages are "rocky" at best because the husband and wife are too much alike. Your opinion will be appreciated. — Nameless, Vicksburg, Miss. NAMELESS: My wife, Mona, and I met in college. We are both Aries, and our birthdays are three days apart. We both became educators. She chose elementary school, while I opted for high school. We have much in common, yet we also have different interests. I enjoy sports, while she is into quilting and collecting antiques. I can honestly say that never has our marriage been "rocky," and I sincerely doubt if it ever will be — as long as I keep saying, "Yes, Dear." (Only kidding, Mona.) My advice is to marry the guy and to live happily ever after.
MOST ADULTS WILL BE HONORED TO HELP DR. WALLACE: You often urge teens to talk with a trusted adult when they have a serious problem but can't confide in a parent. Well, I have a serious problem, and I want to share it with a trusted adult and get some advice. I know of two adults who might help me, but I'm concerned that they might not want to get involved. How should I approach these people to be sure they'll help me? — Nameless, DeKalb, Ill. NAMELESS: Most adults would feel honored to have a young person ask them for advice and guidance. When you approach the person, simply say: "I need advice from an adult I can trust, and your name immediately came to mind. Can I discuss a few things with you?" In the great majority of cases, the answer will be yes. Don't be discouraged if they answer, "I'd rather not get involved." And don't give up. A good friend's parent or another relative of yours might be a good starting point. Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwallace@galesburg.net. To find out more about Dr. Robert Wallace and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2011 CREATORS.COM
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