Q.Other teens assume my economic status based on where I live. How should I respond?<em>16-year-old</em><strong>Mary Jo’s response:</strong> Stereotyping is common but harsh. The tendency to judge others based on superficial things like ...
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Q. I’m so stressed some days I feel like I’m going to explode. Is there any way I can be less anxious? It seems to be getting worse. By the way, I can’t go to counseling -my mom says I need to just deal with it until it passes, and my dad says life sucks, so I need to get used to it. ...
Q:How do you respond to a friend who keeps interacting romantically with and dating adults?<em>16-year-old</em><strong>Mary Jo’s response:</strong> Friendship means so much in adolescence; I can imagine how troubled you must be to text ...
Q. I found out my mom’s ex cheated on her while they were still together. My little sibling was even around them when he did it. He has put my mom though enough pain and I don’t think telling her would benefit her in any way. It would just send her into another depression spiral. Am I ...
Jan. 27 is our Teen Outreach’s 10th annual Washington’s Got Talent finale at Canon-McMillan High School, from 1:30 to 4 p.m.Traditionally I dedicate the columns prior to the finale to our young finalists. They respond to three questions: 1. Why do you enjoy performing? 2. What does ...
Our Teen Outreach’s 10th annual Washington’s Got Talent finale will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at Canon-McMillan High School. The show is our only fundraiser and is perfect for our mission. More than 200 young people are involved in planning and producing the event, led by ...