Credit Counselor: Teen
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15 Year Old Step-son Sneaking Out of the House at Night
Asked by K.R. from Bellingham
on November 15, 2008
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It seems like it has been one thing after another with my step son. He will be 16 soon. He has been struggling through school since I have known him. His father has se...
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- If you know he's smoking pot, he's doing other drugs, & drinking. He's testing you both. He's trying to make your marriage not work. Stick to your rules and parenting ...
- Dear K., i am a grandmother who has gone thru what your dealing with. I would say to join a alanon group. You can get information, and group help dealing with th...
- Your stepson has been put in a devastating situation (and so have your children). Not only did divorce tear apart the family that made him secure, but now he's expecte...
Trouble with and Between My Teen-aged Son and Husband
Asked by J.F. from New York
on March 17, 2008
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Hi,
I am married and have two children from my previous marriage. The issue centers around my son, who will be 14 next month. Six years ago when I married my husban...
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- J., Hubby isn't going anywhere, he is just MAD, and upset, common for men in this situation, he feels he is supporting this kids and the kid is ungreatful he...
- Hi J., I've been there, not with every single thing you mentioned, but enough. Please take time to go out with your husband for a quiet time for the two of you...no ...
- I married my husband when my kids were 14, 10, and 5. They are now 26,23,17. My oldest son left at quite young to live with dad. the middle son went into the marin...
17 Year Old Genius Son Unmotivated in School
Asked by D.C. from Dallas
on November 20, 2008
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Here's the deal: Talented and gifted kid. Typical. Straight A's til Jr High. Takes advanced placement classes. Loves school. Plays sports. Has Friends. Involved...
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- Have you checked into concurrent enrollment where he would start college now and get credit for the classes? That is what we did with our daughter. TCC has this progr...
- Does he understand the importance of getting his diploma? I know it sounds rediculous, but if he doesn't care about that - it's a whole different story. If he does, ...
- Well Dee Dee... I have 8 kids and have been through what you are going through. All of our kids are very smart and have gotten all As pretty much through Jr High. Ev...
Teen Dating Older Kid
Asked by S.S. from Seattle
on December 10, 2009
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Alright moms, I have seen all the good advice you guys have given and now find myself turning to you in hopes to find the right answer. This is kind of complicated, s...
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- Don't assume the worst about 17 year old boys. Make him welcome in your home to visit when she is visiting. Invite him to dinner. Tell the girl that you would value th...
- I don't know the whole story but it seems to me the support and friendship efforts may have been better spent on her mother. The teen has a mom they might not get a c...
- Mother her anyway. My BFF when I was young (and still is) was the girl you described. She is most likely having sex already and drugs and alcohol are close by. Talk...
Talking SEX with a Teen
Asked by L.S. from Portland
on November 12, 2008
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I have a 15year old daughter, and have really notice alot of her friends are becoming sexually active, for me that is way too young. I have tried to talk with her, abo...
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- My husband taught junior high for four years and he was shocked at what goes on. forget the basics...they are already ahead of us on those. Keep it very accepting an...
- I just started reading your responses and noticed right away that someone mentioned the Gardisil vaccine. Research that before you go that route, if you haven't alrea...
- One of the things that my dad always told me that always stuck in my head besides the waiting until you were married thing. As girls we have a lot more to loose than ...
What to Do About Lazy Teen
Asked by S.M. from St. Louis
on May 23, 2008
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My 15 year old daughter is very smart, but very lazy. She does poorly in any class that requires homework. (I have even sat with her and gotten her started on projects...
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- She is acting out as she grows. Remember you are the parents and still have "some" control however you don't want her to go over the deep end and do things that would ...
- My 13yo son also has an interest in the culinary arts, and cooks often. But, he hates the common stuff, and cannot be expected to cook AND clean. If he makes an unneca...
- Your daughter may not be lazy. She may be suffering from A.D.H.D. The psychiatrists have just one diagnosis for A.D.D and A.D.H.D. since there are overlapping tendenci...
Teen Help.....
Asked by V.K. from Sacramento
on March 15, 2010
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My step daughter is 16 years old. She has lived with us for 4 years now and has been an addict since before she moved with us. We found out about her addictions abou...
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- What about volunteer work? She needs to see how her life will be if she choses to make these decisions so taking her to a homeless shelter, battered womans shelter, cr...
- Have you attended any Alanon meetings yet? No matter the addiction, this group will help you to help you, your husband and your step daughter by supporting her, b...
- She won't change unless she wants to change. When I was around her age I was addicted to pain killers. My parents did everything they could to try and get me to st...
Teen Daughter and 'Myspace'
Asked by H.T. from Los Angeles
on July 2, 2008
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Hello ladies! I have a 13 year old GREAT daughter. She is incredibly social and gets straight A's in school. The problem is that she wants a myspace. I have one, as...
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- Have you looked into Facebook? The age requirement is 13, I believe. Good luck.
- H. when I was 13 I was a straight A student who eventually got full scholarships to college and did very well. However, that did not prevent me from getting into all ...
- H.- The Myspace topic has been in my family for a few months now. My 13 year old son has been very insistant about it. However, I do not like the distinct lack of...
Is More Servere Punishment Needed?
Asked by S.Y. from Milwaukee
on April 28, 2008
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My daughter is 13 years old and seems to be the class clown in her English class. She is has not been doing her work, in class or at home and she dancing, talking with...
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- I have three older children (21, 19, and 15) and a baby (3 mos). Our youngest daughter is almost 15, and the oldest daughter 19. It isn't just about not getting pr...
- I would say you need to find out what is really going on with her what does she really need from you I think she is trying to get attention. Find a positive thing you ...
- Getting her everthing she wants may be the problem. My children had to earn privilages and extras by behaving in an appropriate manner. your daughter is in control not...
How to Reduce Debt
Asked by P.H. from Louisville
on August 13, 2008
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Has anyone ever called the credit card company and made a deal to pay it off for a lesser amount? I have been told it can be done, but am not sure if it really works....
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- Hey, I'm a credit counselor (non-profit) and there are many cc companies who will accept a lesser amount. There are a lot of ways to reduce your debt quicker than you...
- P. I don't know about paying the cc co off although I have heard of that. Here is a good one to call: Dave Ramsey's Office 1749 Mallory Ln Ste 100, Brentwood, TN...
- My best friend did that and they worked with her. Well some of them did and some didn't, but doesn't hurt to try. Good Luck.
