Q: I started reading your column in 8th grade because my dad made me read it, but for a while I’ve been reading it because I enjoy it. I like the way you listen to teens. I read your column where you supported an anxious college freshman. Your advice was excellent. I thought I’d write to ...
Q. My mom and dad got a divorce. My mom made me go to a counselor to make sure I was okay. The counselor told me lots of kids blame themselves when their mom and dad split. She said I shouldn’t do that. Then I stayed with my dad and I told him what the counselor said. He told me, yeah, well ...
Q. I want to be a nurse. My dad says I’m too young to know what I want. I think he’s wrong, what do I need to do to be a nurse? You’re a nurse, right? – 12-year-old Mary Jo’s Response: I’m proud to say I am a nurse, yes. I’ve done many things since I graduated as a nurse in ...
Q. My sorority sister gave me your contact information. I never had sex ed and biology is a blur from high school. I actually think they skipped reproduction! Here’s my concern. My boyfriend from college came to visit and we had unprotected sex. I know that’s not a wise choice, but it ...
The responses I received to last week’s column from teachers were inspiring. Here are a few. Thank you for your response to the 18-year-old who had second thoughts about teaching. You were respectful and honest. I want to add to your words, if I may. I came to teaching later in life. My ...
Q. I think I’ve been asking you questions longer than anyone else! We attended your childbirth class – our daughter is 44. When she was 10, I took her to your class about growing up at the hospital. It was a wonderful class and it helped open the door to communicating with her through her ...
