December 3rd, 2011
Question:
Okay, so, basically, I hate living at home. I’m 17 but will be 18 in early January. My friend and I are thinking of moving out and getting an apartment close to school (because I’ll more than likely lose my ride; it’s my dad’s car). The apartments nearby are pretty cheap and we’ll both get jobs to pay for the rent; on top of that, we can get nearly everything we need pretty cheap on eBay (as well as sell stuff) because I’m an eBay addict. I’m good at household chores like laundry and dishes. I’m looking for a cheap car and looking into WiFi right now. I really hate my parents (not just in the normal teen way; I’m emotionally, verbally, and mentally abused almost constantly) and I can’t wait to get out. My question is, from your objective standpoints, do you think we’re able to live on our own? And if I do go through with this, should I tell my parents that I’m leaving beforehand and talk to them about it? Or should I sneak out and leave them a note or something? Because either way, they’ll nag and complain and yell. And if I tell them, they’ll find a way to stop me somehow… help!!
Okay, most of you seem to think that I’m planning on running away. I’m not leaving until after my birthday.
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November 27th, 2011
Question:
My parents are super strict!! i hate it, I feel like I’m locked in a box and I cant go anywhere. Its sucks being me I just want to die. Ok well I’m 14 years old and a freshman in high school. I’ve never been to the mall or the movies or to a party. I’m the oldest out of 6 (yea, my parents are pretty busy) Ok I was invited to a drill team party (all girls) and my parents wouldn’t let me go. I was invited to my friends quincernera and they wouldnt let me go.In 5th grade we got to go to Camp Grsy spruce, but my parents wouldnt let me go, I was teh only one that couldn’t go. We’re not allowed to go outside (unless to check the mail). I spend my weekends babysitting my sisters.I feel like a loser. Please help? What can I do? Parents, do you act like this with your kids? Advice, please I’m going crazy!!! I’ve started to rebel against them. I’ve already told them how I feel.
BTW I’m not a TOTAL loser I have friends and stuff.
I dont think its financial. my mom is a nurse and my dad owns a cat lot. I just think they dont want me to be normal and have fun.
lol I meant car lot
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November 26th, 2011
Question:
My son got caught with marijuana at school, got suspended, grades are failing. Lack of motivation, disrespectful. I being the father has visitation rights every other week and my son lives 50 miles away. He lives where drugs are a major problem at school and neighborhood. I want him to get help but the mother has not done a thing. After his suspension, he returned back to the same school, but is grounded. He needs psychological help, needs a father fighure, and needs someone that can discipline and teach him the right way. His mom (ex girl friend), puts no effort. What can I do legally? Can I go to child services? He is in 10th grade. I cannot stand there and do nothing. I cannot sleep worrying about my son. Please give advice to father. What can I do to make the mother be more proactive. I feel like a helpless father. Thank you
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November 13th, 2011
Question:
Three very important people in my life smoke marijuana. I have tried to make them stop i talk to them but they wont seem to change their minds. They think of pot as a normal cool thing to do. We are still teens. Two of them are 15 and the other one is 16. I don’t know if im over reacting and weed is not so bad after all. They fool their parents by making them believe they don’t do drugs. I am scared that they might end up doing harder drugs or even get hurt. I am going to feel extreamly guilty if i don’t put an end to this.I am also afraid to lose their friendship. What do i do? Is marijuana really not that bad? Ahh! Advice or opinions please?
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November 13th, 2011
Question:
She cries for every little things and throws everything on her way when she gets mad and when I try to discipline her my mom defends her and gives her what she wants or i give in just to shut her up. Or she gives me kisses & says “I’m sorry” which of course melts my heart & i give in.
Another thing which i thing which i dont think is normal is that she ALWAYS goes to sleep at 3AM doesn’t matter if she has taken a nap or not. I dont know what to do about it ever since she was on the womb she has always been a night child. Sleeps all day (wakes up at 11AM) & stays up all night. & She won’t go to sleep without her “bibi” (bottle) I’ve tried every possible way to take her away from her & To make her sleep earlier !
Anyone else has a child like this? I need some advice before i go Casey Anthony on her! Just Kidding!>.<
I'm a first time mom & I'm tired of going to school sleepless since I wake up at 7 & she makes me stay up with her til 3.
I try to be consistent with her discipline but she never learn since I discipline her & my mother lets her do whatever. My mom does let her sleep til that late, I've talked to her but her answer is that she gets cranky & behaves worse(which is true). I've considered daycare so she can be occupied in the morning. & About the crib we've moved on to a toddler bed so that doesn't work.
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November 9th, 2011
Question:
I am a teen and we are starting to have money troubles. My parents are arguing every day about money and I feel helpless.
I volunteer down at the library over the summer, but I’m starting to think I should quit and try to find a real job to help out. I just don’t know what to do.
Any advice on other ways I can help out financially would be great. I don’t buy much and the most I drive is a three miles a day to get to my volunteer job, but I want to help out.
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November 5th, 2011
Question:
so I’m 14, I’m an artist, and I hate my parents. I hate everything about them, everything they stand for and I just want out. All I ever wanted to do in life was just to be on stage. To audition to sing to be around art… I just someone to work me, as hard as I can, because I have so much potental and all I want to do is just work. I mean how many teens do you hear that from? I live in the middle of no where. I’ve raised myself, I spend every wakeing minute I’m not at school at this little theater a half hour away. I’ve also been contacting every theater in my city, and every agency in the state, and I’m.. not to sound conseeded, but I’m so talented. I just wish I was somewhere else, with someone to not take care of me, but my career and just to give me oppertunitys. But I’m starting to understand, that will never happen. Is there anyway for me to be happy? Does anyone have any advice for me?
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October 30th, 2011
Question:
my aunt is going through alot, has 3kids, a girl 8year old also with ADHD, her son(6) with ADHD (the one I offered to take care of while on summer break), and a 1year old boy .. I see her struggling with all 3kids, single mother, the boy is here with me now, plays well with my 6year old, my question is, I would like to help this boy, help her discipline him, learn to obey and pay attention, etc. . him and his sister at home which she seems to me to be a total airhead ..fights with him often, what can I do to help this child, I am totally against medication … any tips or advice out there for this child to become a better child ..?? thnks !
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October 30th, 2011
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October 24th, 2011
Question:
I’m a girl in my early teens, and I’ve been questioning my sexuality for a long time now. I desperately need coming out advice.
I’ve finally come to terms with the fact that I’m a lesbian. Ever since I was thirteen and realized ‘hey – I think being with a guy would be disgusting!’ and started looking up gay stuff, the one thing that worried me was coming out. I think my parents are starting to suspect that I’ve been on “gay” websites and listening to “gay” podcasts, etc. I think it would be easier if I told them then having to deal with being accused of it, so I’ve been considering it. HOWEVER – my parents are very conservative and very extreme Christians…so I’m worried that if I tell them, they’ll do the whole ‘You’re going to hell if you’re a homo!’ thing. I’ve even done research on homosexuality in the bible, and have lots of things to tell them…if I knew they would listen. I’m shy, even with my family, so that doesn’t help. I know they love me, but I feel like that could change with this. I need their support, but I don’t want to deal with Bible-throwing or being sent to therapy. I also feel like coming out might be bad for my father’s Christian music career and his ministry…if people knew he had a lesbian daughter, they might question his music sincerity or something? I know that seems stupid, but people ARE stupid. I’m having all kinds of issues with this, from sleeping problems to focusing in school
Have any of you had to get through this kind of situation, and can you offer any advice? I’m scared and worried and any encouragement would mean a lot. Thanks all! (Sorry this was so long…)
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