Q: I feel horrible. I put a lot of time into my essay for English class, and my teacher accused me of using AI. She made me rewrite it or take an F. I don't know what I'm most upset about – her lack of confidence in my ability to write well or her mistrust of me. I did not use AI, and the ...
Q. After enduring 18 months of begging, I finally broke down and got my 13-year-old a phone for Christmas. Can you give me insights on how to parent with a cell phone? I had you in high school and you gave me wise advice (please don’t feel old). My daughter is a good kid. I just want to do ...
Q. I think I’m the only kid in the world who is in a hurry to get back to school. I’m so bored during this break. It’s too long. I just live with my mom and she works two jobs. I don’t connect with my school friends when I’m not in school because I don’t have a phone. Is it weird ...
Every year since I began writing this column (2005), I dedicate the week prior to the new year to messages from young people. This year, some teens from our Common Ground Teen Center share their hopes for 2024: My hope/resolution for 2024 is: I want to fix my mom. Anonymous, 14 To ...
Q. I want to get a part time job. I never have any money to spend. I can’t even buy Christmas gifts. My mom says she wants me to focus on school. She says she worked in high school, and she didn’t get to do any sports or have fun. I told her we’re different people. I want to give working ...
Q. It seems like I’m unhappy since we changed the clocks and it’s darker earlier. I have activities after school. By the time I get home it’s always dark. I’m not sleeping very well either and I’m worried my grades are going to drop because I’m tired in school. I looked online for ...
