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My own dysfunctional youth in an alcoholic family helped me decide to raise my children with love, acceptance, and honesty. It must have worked. We`ve got terrific kids. Those I've answered on this site usually feel I've been helpful in their unique situations. Our world is so much better when we lift instead of crushing. Every child is worth more than any bank can hold. If I can help at all, it will be in teaching both parent and child of their own personal value to humanity, and how to punch through the noise of the moment to find their greater purpose. Together, we can all make a better world.
Tired, poor, huddled masses; homeless, tempest-tossed.
I love people, and consider everyone valuable to humanity as a whole. Teens are my favorite age, as they are generally idealistic and unafraid of failure. They do need guidance, and judging from my feedback, I've been able to assist in a little "course correction" here and there.
To teach parents that guidance is a good thing, and most teens are begging for it. They don't want pals-they choose their own. They want, need, and deserve parents who will teach them right from wrong and be totally honest with them.
Boys and girls brains process information differently, and problem-solve in distinctive ways. Each age is a step in their development, and with proper guidance, parents can lead them into a happy and successful adulthood.
Some parents think it's "cool" to provide alcohol or drugs for teens, allow them to break the law, or view pornography. These choices are bad for all concerned, and only lead to disaster down the road. I've seen it. Don't do it. Get help for YOURSELF first if you are doing these destructive behaviors.
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So, you and your wife have decided that your son, who is already getting fairly high marks in school, should get higher grades? You want him to study harder to get these higher marks, and not use tutors
Dear Alex, You are describing the typical 13 year-old boy now residing in many homes in the USA. At 13, boys are smart enough to see what's going on in the world, and a lot of it sucks. They see
Dear Jenny, I know the feeling well, as I was in exactly the same place with my younger brother once, when he was 15, and I was 23. It was a little different, as I was working as a nanny in someone
Dear Katherine, This is a tough one. It's actually amazing this conversation has been delayed so long! Is it possible to explain to Violet exactly what you told me? Girls of thirteen are very perceptive
Hi, Terri- I know what you're going through, and I truly sympathize. It's one of the main reasons I do this...I don't want anymore brilliant children sliding through the system, when they only need
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