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Her Boyfriend is a DruggieDR. WALLACE: Nikki, Jillian, and I were as close as any three girls could be. We did everything together and shared our personal secrets. We are all the same age (15), attend the same high school and go to the same church. I have two sisters, and I must say that these two girls are loved by me as much as I love my own sisters. At the beginning of this school term, Jillian met a guy from another school and started spending a lot of time with him. He had a reputation as a "party boy" and a druggie. Nikki and I tried to convince Jillian that this guy was no good for her, but she just wouldn't listen to us. Lately, we have noticed a big change in Jillian. When we do talk with her, she admits that she has been on "a little" booze and smokes pot occasionally, but we are sure that she is on stronger drugs than just pot. We are really worried about Jillian, but we don't know what to do to make her wise up and drop this guy. Any suggestions would be appreciated. — Paula, Tacoma, Wash. PAULA: Love is usually blind, and as you have experienced, words to love-struck individuals often go unheeded. While it's possible that booze, drugs and party boyfriends are only a passing phase, this change in Julie seems to be a sign that she's headed down a dangerous road. Make sure Jillian knows that you and Nikki care about her and are concerned for her well-being.
True friendships last forever, and in the end, Jillian will hopefully realize how lucky she is to have you as a friend. HEREDITY IS MAJOR FACTOR IN HEIGHT DR. WALLACE: I'm a 15-year-old female and considered short for my age. I'm 4 feet 11 inches "short." How much longer will I continue to grow taller? My mother is 5 feet 1 inch tall, while my dad is 5 feet 3 inches in height. I'd really like to be taller than both. Do I have a chance? — Nameless, Moncton, New Brunswick. NAMELESS: People can continue growing taller into their early 20s, but girls generally reach their maximum height sometime during their 17th year, while boys reach their maximum height sometime in their 19th year. Heredity is the major factor in height, but Mother Nature does make exceptions. Chances are that you could be taller than both parents. 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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