Applying to Colleges: Adult Child
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What Is Your Opinion of Teens Taking a "Gap Year" Between H.S and College?
Asked by S.Y. from Pittsburgh
on May 26, 2009
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My son is considering a "gap year". He would like to (possibly)get his own apartment with a roommate and save for college (I think living at home while working full ti...
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- My personal experience tells me that I should have taken the gap year. I ended up going right into college and by the time the 3rd semester rolled around, I dropped o...
- S., I scanned the responses but didn't see any mention of Americorps...sorry if this winds up being a repeat. I am in the strongest support of a PRODUCTIVE "gap ...
- Hi S., Although you have a lot of good advice, I felt I needed to respond as well. My son and I had this same conversation earlier this year. My son will also be ...
18 Year Old, the Job Hunt, and Hair Length
Asked by K.D. from Raleigh
on September 30, 2010
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My 18 year old son has graduated from high school. He is taking a class at a Tech school but also wants a job. He has been looking ever since he graduated and hasn't h...
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- Birds of a feather flock together. See who is already working at a particular store, do they look similar to your son. What is the culture at the company? If you only ...
- Well, as an employer myself I do look at how applicants present themselves, I do have a problem with long hair, only because in our line of work may be a hazard. I goo...
- Appearance could be part of it. He also needs to try be self assured and friendly. How often is he following up on his applications? My son went through this and the...
My 18 Year Old Daughter Is Graduating from High School, What's Next?
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on April 26, 2010
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I need guidance and support from any one who's been in this position before.
I lost my job two years ago. Due to an injury at work I haven't been able to get a new ...
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- I echo your other responders about calling the school, fastweb and collegeboard.com. As for the car, it may end up being better to add the cost of room and board into...
- Take a breath and do not freak out. Since she took the SAT she signed up on the IDOC College Boards.. She now needs to fill out those forms for Financial Aide, ASAP...
- There are thousands of scholarships and financial ad options available to kids who need money for college. Many go unused because people don't know about them. You j...
Help Me Help My Daughter
Asked by P.S. from San Francisco
on November 11, 2009
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Please accept my apologies in advance. My youngest daughter (25) is a single parent of 3-year old twins. They live with us; she gets cash assistance and subsidized chi...
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- Hello P., My heart is so sad that you are going through this. I know that you are seeking advice but as the mother of 5 children and having raised several foster chi...
- P., I am so sorry for the position you are in! My suggestion is to sit her down and have a heart to heart talk about your concerns and lay down some ground rules. S...
- It sounds to me like she is using you and needs to have some tough love. It sounds like you are raising her children and she is on a free ride. Unfortunately you are e...
Help with Daugher
Asked by R.S. from Medford
on February 11, 2008
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how do you get your 18 year old to feel better about herself and go out a get a job. my daughter has touble fitting in with other people. she always stuggled in school
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- i have no advice but i wanted to say good luck. i know myself that it is hard to find yourself sometimes, expecially in a group. i still have extreme shyness sometimes...
- R., Start with a trip to the doctor to see if your daughter has a diagnosable illness or disorder that could be holding her back. If that's the case, get her ...
- Hi R.. Does your daughter like animals? My sister is a vet and hires young adults that don't always fit in with others. They work hard, and they get the unconditio...
Need Advice for Teenage Son with Acne
Asked by J.S. from Seattle
on October 26, 2007
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Hi everyone. My 13 year old son has a bad case of acne. We've tried Stridex Max (it supposedly has the same ingredients as ProActive) and several other over the coun...
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- Have you thought about putting your son in a clinical trial for his acne? There are studies conducted by Board certified dermatologists. The patients are monitored cl...
- YOu got all the good information! I had it so bad I was with a dermatologist for years as a teenager, and this was in the 70's. I'm 44 and still have issues, I used Pr...
- J., I am responding to this as myself as a teenager and adult suffered from horrible acne. PLEASE LOOK AT WHAT WE PUT IN OUR BODIES!. Does he drink enough water. W...
