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My parents found out that one of my friends (before I knew her) did drugs. Now, they won’t let me spend time with any of my friends. What can I do?

I’m 16 and I feel like I truly hate my mom. I know a lot of teenagers say it when they're mad, but even when she’s being nice to me I feel like I really don’t like her. She is making my life miserable. She drives me crazy because she judges people before she knows them. What should I do?

How can I get away from my parents when they are smoking without being rude?

I’m 13 and my mom makes me wear dumb stuff to school. Either my pants are too small or I’m wearing blue socks. Even worse, she walks me to school. I only live 8 blocks away from school and it’s really embarrassing. I’ve asked her to stop but she says I’m too young. What should I do?

I can't take it anymore. I don't have control over anything. My parents have total control over me. I want them to loosen up, but when I try to talk to them they get mad. How can I make them realize they need to loosen up before I hurt them or myself?

I’m a 15-year-old male and I have a problem with my dad. He is usually gone for days because of his job. When he comes home he is in a great mood but then after about an hour he gets really mean and starts to take all his anger out on me. When this happens, the rest of the week goes bad for me. I don’t know what his problem is. I have talked to my mom and older sister about it but they couldn’t help me. Can you help me please?

I am a 13-year-old girl. My mom walked in on me while I was masturbating. She didn’t say anything, but what should I say to her?

My father does not trust my sister or me (I’m 15 and she’s 16). Whenever we go out he grills us about everything. He even threatened us once to have our virginity tested because we went to the movies. Its ruined our relationship with him. What can I do to get him to calm down?

My parents got divorced about six years ago. They got back together about two years ago. Before the divorce I had a great relationship with my dad, but now I can’t stand him! What happened with our relationship?

My dad always pressures me about schoolwork. He yells at me if I get a “B” or lower. I’ve tried to talk to him, but it never works. I feel stressed and I’m only 12 years old. What should I do?

Why do my parents get worried about me dating a guy who is a couple years older than I am? Is it because of the age difference or because they think he’ll pressure me into doing things that they don't want me to do?

My parents won’t let me date until I’m 16. I’m 14 now. I went out with a guy for two months, and my parents wouldn’t even let me go out with him with a group of friends. What can I tell my parents that will help them understand that it’s OK to go out with a group of friends?

I'm only 11 and my parents don't trust me. My mom thinks I'm having sex and my dad won't let me go over my friends' houses because he is thinks I'll run off with some boy. I've lied to my parents about having boyfriends many times. I know I'm too young for sex, but I just want to talk to boys. I'm really resonsible and all I want is a little freedom. What should I do?

My dad does not come home until Fridays. I love it when he is gone, because when he gets home he complains all the time. He always complains that my sister and I never do anything, but when he is home all he does is watch television. Why does he get so mad at us when he never does anything himself?

My parents give me allowance, but only when I help around the house. I seem to be very lazy lately. How can I push myself to do more stuff?

My mom and dad won't let me sleep at my boyfriend’s house. They also won't let me go away with him. I'm 18 and I have to be in at 11 p.m. They are always telling me what to do and they won't let me try anything. I need help. I want them off my back and fast.

I am a 13-year-old girl and I am feeling depressed lately. My parents are great sometimes, but they really make me feel bad because they call me fat and too short. They won't let me do anything such as: go out with my friends to the mall or movies, wear 2+ inch heeled shoes, or even let me join a softball team (because my dad thinks girls aren't supposed to play sports). Sometimes I feel hurting killing myself, but I can never go through with it. I don't have enough courage to talk to them because they'll only get mad. Please give me some advice on how I can make my parents understand?

What age do you think appropriate to leave a teenager at home alone for a night?

My dad caught me smoking a plain old cigarette. I'm grounded forever. I can't see my friends and I have to mow the lawn all summer. My brother doesn't even have to help. Why is he so upset? It isn't fair.

I'm 13 and am arguing a lot with my mother because she won't let me date. I think I'm old enough, I get good grades, and don't get into trouble. All of my girl friends can date. It just isn't fair. How can I convince her to change her mind?

I'm 13 and my mother says my room looks like the city dump. We constantly get into fights about it. What should I do?

My parents are driving me crazy with rules. It seems like I can't do anything without some rule attached to it or without breaking some rule. How can I make them loosen up?

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