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Alcoholics Can Never be Social Drinkers
DR. WALLACE: My father is definitely an alcoholic. He continues to work only because his boss is his best friend. I even heard the boss tell my dad that if he didn't cut down on his alcohol consumption, he might be forced to fire him.
The problem is …Read more.
Wearing a Seat Belt can Save a Life
DR. WALLACE: This letter is directed to teens who travel in a motor vehicle. Please buckle up, regardless of where you sit or how short the trip might be. Several weeks ago, I stopped at the scene of a violent automobile crash. Having medical …Read more.
Vibrating Belts do not Melt Body Fat
DR. WALLACE: I'm 17 and have excess fat on my upper legs, commonly known among females as "saddle bags." I've tried every kind of exercise possible to eliminate this fat, but nothing has worked.
A friend told me that her mother got rid of …Read more.
Marijuana Use is Unhealthy and Unwise
DR. WALLACE: I'm 19 and have been smoking marijuana for over five years. A close friend introduced me to "pot" and I am thankful that he did. I truly enjoy getting high on "weed." I only use marijuana when I am positive that …Read more.
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No Talking on a Cell Phone or Texting while DrivingTEENS: Do you talk on a cell phone or text while driving an automobile? If your answer is yes, then you need to eliminate these unacceptable, dangerous, and, in many localities, illegal driving behaviors! Our government reported that drivers using cell phones and texting were involved in 16 percent of fatal crashes last year, with teen drivers being the most prevalent offenders. The Transportation Department reported that half a million automobile passengers last year were injured and nearly 6,000 killed in vehicle crashes connected to drivers talking on cell phones or texting while driving. "To put it plainly, distracted driving is a menace to society," reported Transportation Secretary Ray La Hood. Some teens complain because insurance companies charge them higher premiums for auto insurance coverage, but excessive teen use of cell phones and texting while driving is yet another factor in higher auto premiums for young drivers. NO TEEN PEN PALS FOR PRISONERS DR. WALLACE: Last week, our church youth counselor received a letter from a prisoner. He reported that he was lonely and wanted to become pen pals with several girls who are 16 years or older. The counselor encouraged some of us girls to correspond with this convict because we might be able to be part of his rehabilitation. I'd like to be a pen pal with him, but my parents won't allow it. NAMELESS: I agree that prison inmates can benefit by having a pen pal and that church members could be excellent pals. But the pals should be adult church members, not teens. Some prisoners are looking for more than idle "chit-chat" correspondence; they want some sort of relationship with their pal. I have been informed by several prison officials that discourage teens from becoming pen pals with prisoners for that reason. MY BROTHER TELLS LIES DR. WALLACE: My 12-year-old brother constantly tells lies. When I confront him about these fibs, my mother gets angry with me and says to back off because "Bruce has a vivid imagination." I think my mom is making a huge mistake; she is encouraging him to continue lying. Do you agree? — Angie, Moncton, New Brunswick. ANGIE: There is a huge difference between a vivid imagination and telling lies. I agree that Mom should curb his imagination and bring him back to reality. Twelve-year-olds ought to know fact from fiction. 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 2009 CREATORS.COM
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