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Love Is the Key to Successful Parenting
DR. WALLACE: I am a single parent of an 11-year-old daughter and a 13-year-old son. I had a lot of problems as a teen because my parents were super lenient in controlling me. Let's say I could do almost anything that I wanted with no questions asked.…Read more.
Give Intelligent Young Women a Break
DR. WALLACE: I'm angry that you encourage all girls, even the mentally, emotionally and physically mature young women who happen to be teenagers, not to get involved with older guys. You are dead wrong in your assumption that older guys and teenage …Read more.
Open and Honest Conversation Is Paramount
DR. WALLACE: Please tell me what to do. I'm 20, married three years and the mother of a 2-year-old son. I love my husband very much, but I'm lonely and depressed. My husband works 12 to 16 hours, 6 days a week. I have no friends, no job and no time …Read more.
My Friend's Mother Helps Her Cheat
DR. WALLACE: We have homework four days a week in world history. I do all my homework by myself, but my best friend's mother helps her with hers. I average a B on my homework, but my friend averages an A. I don't believe this is fair. Both of us are …Read more.
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Community Colleges Provide Excellent EducationDR. WALLACE: If I attend a community college for two years, will my credits transfer to a four-year school, so I can graduate from college in four years? Do all colleges honor community college courses? — Nameless, Garden Grove, Calif. NAMELESS: Community colleges offer courses that transfer to any college or university in the country, including Harvard, Stanford and Knox. When you attend a community college, it is imperative that you explain your academic goals to your counselor to make sure every course you take is transferable to a four-year school. Community colleges provide an excellent opportunity to receive a quality education for those students who are a bit short of funds or prefer to stay close to home, at least for the first two years. MY BEST FRIEND AND I NEED ADVICE DR. WALLACE: I'm a 13-year-old boy and my best friend is Ryan. His father and his father's girlfriend were good friends with my parents. For some reason, they quit seeing each other and I doubt they ever will again. Ryan used to spend a lot of time in my house and I spent time at his house. Now things are going to be different. What should we do? — Steve, Plattsburgh, N.Y. STEVE: Face the potential problem head-on. Invite Ryan to your house, and tell your parents you both are sorry they are no longer friends with Ryan's father and girlfriend, but the two of you are still best friends and plan to stay that way.
DOES REGULAR SCHOOL MAKE YOU ILL? DR. WALLACE: I'm a 17-year-old girl and live with my parents, who I love very much. Last year I was very ill. I went to the hospital many times, and because of my illness, I missed my entire 11th grade year. I tried to attend school this year, but I got sick again. My parents encouraged me to quit school and to pursue a GED. I really didn't want to, but I did. I'm now enrolled in GED classes and I hate it. The work is super easy and I'm attending classes with a bunch of adults. I dearly miss my high school and all my friends. I hate my life the way it is and feel very depressed. What should I do? — Nameless, Newport Beach, Calif. NAMELESS: Have your parents make an appointment for all three of you to meet with the appropriate school district administrator, who can discuss what options are available for you to obtain a regular high-school diploma. Some students become ill because they can't adjust to the rigors of academic competition. Is this possible in your case? Before meeting with the school district official, have a clearance from your doctor stating that you are able to compete without incurring physical complications. 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. E-mail 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 2010 CREATORS.COM
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