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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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Teens Save for CollegeTEENS: A recent survey by TD AMERITRADE found that teens are putting money away for college and this is their top savings goal. The results of the survey show that 62 percent of teens between the ages of 14 and 19 save money for higher education. That's a much higher rate than the 40 percent of parents who said they saved for college when they were teens. The present economic climate has affected the way teens acquire money. Fewer than 50 percent of today's teens said they get their money from part-time jobs, while 77 percent of their parents said employment was their source of money as teens. The teens of today receive the bulk of their money from parents or gifts from certain occasions as birthdays, graduations and holidays. These results of the survey were a surprise to educators. "It's a pleasant surprise that we're seeing young people paying that much attention to the importance of this issue," said Joseph Peri, CEO of the nonprofit Council for Economic Education. "Part of teaching the importance of investing is showing that the best investment a young person can make is an investment in themselves." Working with teens my entire life has taught me never to underestimate their intelligence and their strong desire to succeed. PARTY WOULD BE MORE FUN WITHOUT CHAPERONES DR. Now my parents are not going to let me go. This really angers me. The party will just be a group of teens having a lot of fun without drugs, alcohol or sex. You always say that parents should trust their children until that trust is broken. I have never violated the trust my parents have placed in me. Shouldn't that be sufficient for allowing me to attend this party? — Kelly, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. KELLY: I'm sure your parents do trust you. They might have concerns about some of the other party-goers. Without supervision, get-togethers can rapidly get out of control. A party chaperone is like the police officer walking the beat. His purpose is to be seen. This presence stops most problems before they begin. Your parents are making the right decision. 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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