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Having sex is an adult act with adult consequences
Q. My boyfriend is three years older than me. He wants me to do sexual stuff. I really like him. He says that I should have expected this because he's older than me. Should I do the stuff? 14-year-old female
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When times are tough, some guys run because they can
Q.Why do boys leave you when things get bad, like when you're pregnant? - 16-year-old female
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Adults must respect selves, too
Q. I read your column about self-respect, and I thought, I wish my dad would read it. I tried to get him to, but he doesn't read much. My dad has no self-respect at all. He drinks and he yells and he cusses at me and my mom. I tried to respect him for a long time, but I can't anymore. Now, I'm just trying to not be like him. Will you put this e-mail in your column so people will get it - not only teens are low on self-respect? Tons of adults are, too. - 15-year-old male
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Thoughts on self-respect
The truth on twins and family choices
Single better than the wrong relationship
Knowledge is the best defense against illness
Student should do the right thing
The herpes virus, like other STIs, carries misconceptions
Contradictory signals causing consternation
Preparing for college not just about campus, classes
What to do about future roommate?
Consider how family health, habits may affect one's future
Q. My boyfriend is three years older than me. He wants me to do sexual stuff. I really like him. He says that I should have expected this because he's older than me. Should I do the stuff? 14-year-old female
Full column >>
When times are tough, some guys run because they can
Q.Why do boys leave you when things get bad, like when you're pregnant? - 16-year-old female
Full column >>
Adults must respect selves, too
Q. I read your column about self-respect, and I thought, I wish my dad would read it. I tried to get him to, but he doesn't read much. My dad has no self-respect at all. He drinks and he yells and he cusses at me and my mom. I tried to respect him for a long time, but I can't anymore. Now, I'm just trying to not be like him. Will you put this e-mail in your column so people will get it - not only teens are low on self-respect? Tons of adults are, too. - 15-year-old male
Full column >>
Thoughts on self-respect
The truth on twins and family choices
Single better than the wrong relationship
Knowledge is the best defense against illness
Student should do the right thing
The herpes virus, like other STIs, carries misconceptions
Contradictory signals causing consternation
Preparing for college not just about campus, classes
What to do about future roommate?
Consider how family health, habits may affect one's future
