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Posts tagged "parents"

Meeting his parents: Dun, dun, dun

Dear Mel, I am meeting my boyfriend’s parents next week and I’m so nervous! How can I impress them? -Nervous photo courtesy of Muffet Dear Nervous, First things first. You gotta look good. And I’m not talking about a fake tan and a low-cut shirt. Get your nails and brows done, and buy a new... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
March 27, 2010 at 10:19 am
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On the job hunt

Dear Mel, My parents want me to get a job but I don’t know where to look. I also don’t want to get a job… It seems like too much work. I asked a couple of my friends but no one knows of anyone that will hire me. And none of my favorite stores are... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
January 18, 2010 at 8:56 pm
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School gon' make me lose my mind

Dear Mel, I have a problem with school. I try SO hard and study a ton, but my grades don’t reflect my efforts. It’s annoying because my parents think I don’t try because I still get B’s and C’s instead of A’s. It’s not fair and I don’t know how to convince them and get... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
December 16, 2009 at 8:41 am
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Persuading your parents: There's an app for that

Dear Mel, Lately, I’ve been having major problems with my parents. I REALLY need a new cell phone and they don’t think I should have one. Specifically, I want an iPhone. I’ve wanted one ever since they came out and my parents know that. So the phone I have right now is totally falling apart... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
December 10, 2009 at 4:49 pm
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Mow the lawn, take out the garbage, do the dishes..

Dear Mel, My parents keep asking me to do things, like clean my room and do the dishes. But I hate doing those things. What should I do? -Annoyed Dear Annoyed, Um, do what they want you to do? How hard is it to keep your room tidy and help out in the kitchen once in... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
October 22, 2009 at 8:20 pm
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No TV: Parents go too far

Dear Mel, Once or twice a week, I like to watch a TV show while I do my homework. I like the break from my otherwise busy week, and I couldn’t keep up with my favorite shows otherwise. However, my parents don’t want me to watch TV anything during the week, because of school and... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
October 12, 2009 at 7:40 pm
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"You don't understand, I NEED a car!"

Dear Mel, I’m getting my driver’s license in one month. My whole life, I’ve envisioned myself getting my own car as a gift from my parents. Anyways, my parents have now changed their minds. According to them, I don’t need a BMW. So, I need tips on how to convince them to buy me one... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
September 20, 2009 at 11:21 pm
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Football or A's

Dear Mel,I made the high school football team for the first time this year. My parents actually threw me a party to celebrate making the team. I was so excited but I am not playing much. I come home from practice and am extremely busy with homework. I end up going to bed around 2am... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
September 20, 2009 at 11:34 am
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