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Your parents are giving all of their attention to your sibling. What should you do?

If you have siblings, then you've probably felt jealous at one point or another. It can be hard for parents to split time evenly between children, which can leave you feeling forgotten if it seems like your sibling is being...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, Is my mom ever proud of me?"

Dear Carol, My mom has never encouraged me or said she is proud of me. Last year, we had a fight and I moved in with my dad. The other day she caught me wearing eyeliner and called me a slut...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"I think Mom is cheating on Dad. Do I want to know the truth?"

Dear Carol, I think my mom is cheating on my dad. I saw on my mom’s computer an e-mail from my mom saying “I love you” to a guy my dad hates. I love my dad and don’t want him to...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, my parents can't accept that I've grown up"

Dear Carol, My parents can’t accept that I’ve grown up. I like music, chatting with my friends on the Internet, boys…. My dad thinks he’s “lost” me, but I’ve just gained other interests, which my parents call “obsessions.” How can I...

LIFE: Family

How to get what you want—without begging

It’s always tough to get your ‘rents to see your point of view, especially when you’re asking for something radical or expensive. Before you start reverting to temper tantrums, try using logic to show your parents how important certain things...
LIFE: Dear Carol

How to get your parents to give you some space

Dear Carol, I don’t know why, but I’ve felt like I need to back-talk my dad because he has so many rules—and most of them don’t make sense. All I want lately is to be alone, but I never get any...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, how do I talk to my mom about sex?"

Dear Carol, All the info I get about sex is from my friends. I am scared to ask my mom about all this. –Nervous Dear Nervous, Some moms welcome the opportunity to talk to their daughters but feel nervous about initiating the conversation. It...
LIFE: Family

How to deal with your mom's strict rules

We've all been there: Mom didn't let ya sleepover your BFFs (when all your other friends were allowed), and last week she totally freaked when you asked if you could go see a movie with your BF. You've told her...

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