May 12th, 2012
Question:
My parents are divorced, and I’m moving with my dad this weekend. I go to my first day of school on Monday. My dad lives in a pretty small town, only 2,500 and some people, so most of the kids there know each other, and I haven’t been there in years. I don’t really like standing out, but I know being the new girl I will. I’m a junior in high school by the way. Do you have any tips for me?
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December 17th, 2011
Question:
I am going to meet my prom dates’ parents. Any tips on how i can make a good impression?
Thanks!
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November 29th, 2011
Question:
that his a trouble child(6yrs old) and they already LABEL him…ofcourse in child mind if someone label you…you start what your doing what they think of you….as a parent…what step should you make?? transfer your son on a different school…or let him stay to that school?? i mean i discipline him and he listen to me and his day care but not in school….advice pls
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November 22nd, 2011
Question:
I am going into sophomore year and my parents want me into a big high school. I currently attend a very small school with an average class size of 22, where we are like a family and you know everybody. I was very happy, not being bullied because of my sexuality, the way I dress, etc. People say bullying is worse at large high schools. I’m really scared that I’ll have to go through what people tell me. And I’m worried my girlfriend will be mad and/or break up with me because we won’t see each other as often.. I’m just overall terrified of what might happen. Does anyone have any advice, or similar stories?
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November 18th, 2011
Question:
I am not allowed to have a girlfriend but i really really like this girl in my neighborhood my parents think she is bad (sluttish). Any way i have a girlfriend without my parents knowing.. Thanks in advance.
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November 3rd, 2011
Question:
my five year old boy has been hitting, pushing and not listening in school. We had a child 5 months ago and we also have an 8 year old boy. Prior to the birth of my son, my 5 year old never had issues with friends or at school. His teachers said he never wanted to be in trouble, he listened and was very loving. Now, however, he doesnt do what he is told and he sometimes pushes kids etc.
Nothing he does is violent to the point of another child getting hurt, but nevertheless disruptive and rude. I have started giving him much more attention etc and also have punished. My head is spinning because nothing seems to be working. He has had days of good behavior, but the naughty days are outweighing the good ones.
anyone have any advice? it seems so simple, discipline and he’ll change. but he acts like he could care less!!! One thing to note, he loves his baby brother and is so good to him. He has never acted angry towards the baby at all – quite the opposite.
natalie c – you obviously dont have children. only a moron would reply the way you did. not appreciated
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November 1st, 2011
Question:
I am having some issues with my 5 yr old daughter. The school and my husband and I aren’t really quite sure what to do or how to help. She is extremely Intelligent, scoring off the charts in reading and math. She has an amazing vocabulary. However her social and emotional skills are lacking and the she is exhibiting odd behavior. For example the teacher asked the class what they feared,the other kids answered with something happening to their family,pets,etc. My daughter answered with “my slip and slide being the wrong color”. The teacher also reported that she was scratching herself and told her she had fleas on her. But her logical thinking is very adult like. She is very inflexible with change or something being different. For example her drink box has to be in a certain position on her tray at school or she gets upset. Shes very affectionate but if you touch her sometimes shes screams that we’re hurting her. also she cant handle loud noises. Another issue is discipline. Nothing seems to work. Or way will work and then it won’t work at all the next time. She will apologize every time she does something wrong but then will do it again five seconds later. Her school wants her to be evaluated. I am not sure of how to go about that. If anyone else has seen these behaviors with their child, can you give me advice on what seems to work for you in helping with these behaviors and helping your child become more independent and what steps you took to have your child evaluated. Thank you.
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October 29th, 2011
Question:
My 14 year old step-son was caught selling pills (he had between 5 and 10 pills in his possession) at school. He’s expelled, and has to go to an “alternative school” next year.
We have a meeting next week with a Juvenile Officer to determine where to go from here. They said they will decide what to do based on “what’s best for the child and the community”.
What possible legal consequences are there for a minor (first offense) who was caught possessing and distributing on school grounds?
I’m not looking for advice on how to discipline him for this, just what possible legal stuff we’re going to have to deal with.
Thanks!
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October 23rd, 2011
Question:
Ok, so I have this problem…. I used to go to a high school, but then my parents moved me to another district like a week before spring break. Anyways the school counselor was picking the classes I was going to be in and one of them was my science class. In my other school I had an integrated science class, which we also talked about stuff in biology,but it wasn’t fully biology. in the school that I moved to they didn’t have that class so my counselor put me in physical science. I passed with a B.
But this year sophomore year they put me in core science, and I’m passing this class to with a high C.
Anyways here is my question: All the teens in each grade are preparing to pick the classes for next year, but I don’t know which science I should take because I talked to my science teacher about this and she said that I had to take biology last year to be in her class, and I didn’t take biology so she dose not know how I’m in her class! I don’t even know either and plus I want to take chemistry next year so I can take Physics Senior year, but my teacher says that I might of gotten credit for taking biology freshman year.. SO I DONT KNOW WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON! CAN ANYONE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE OF WHAT I CAN DO?!
I DON’T WANT TO TAKE BIOLOGY WITH A BUNCH OF FRESHMAN’S MY JUNIOR YEAR!
I’m gonna try talking to my counselor about this too, but she is always SO BUSY, and she is not so nice either. Also I don’t even know how many credits I have and how many credits I need to graduate! Omg! I need help and I need my counselor to help me out cause I think she messed up my classes…… I DON’T KNOW CAN Someone please help me?! I’m stressing out here!
I don’t even know what to do anymore! I’m so confused!
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October 11th, 2011
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