I'm concerned about this line from the 15-year-old, "Dating guys other than my classmates is the only chance I have of being a happy teen." Hah! If this girl thinks she needs a man to make her life okay - that having a serious boyfriend is her only chance of being 'happy,' then she's in for a rude awakening. Having some boy around won't fill the gap she's experiencing. I learned this the hard way when I was just a little older than she is (17). When I finally did find a girlfriend, it brought more problems into my life - suddenly I had to be concerned with someone else's opinions and happiness in addition to the issues I was already dealing with. She sounds sharp, mature, and 'with it' in all ways except this, and instead needs to branch out and get involved with social groups, volunteering, church, sports, whatever. Diving into a relationship is a bad idea.

I'm surprised that Dr. Wallace didn't mention this issue--age of consent!