My 14-year-old spends all his time online. Is he a gaming addict?
Dear Annalisa, My son is nearly 15 and my only child. His father and I separated some years ago and they see each other regularly. My son…
My dad scorns my career goals. How do I keep us from falling out?
Dear Annalisa, I have just turned 17 and will soon go to college. I have always done well at school; I don’t drink, use drugs or even…
My teenage cousin is having a crisis, but her mother won’t get her the help she needs. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My cousin is 16, and apparently going through a crisis. She hates college, skips classes and has spoken to my grandmother often of hating…
I’m 13 and worried about being fat. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I’m overweight for my age (I’m 13 and 60kg or 9.5 stone) and it’s consumed my life. I can’t go shopping with my friends…
We live together, but my sister and I are like strangers. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My elder sister and I were extremely close when we were younger (we are very near in age) and, while we bickered as teenagers,…
My teenage son dropped out of school, isn’t working regularly, and is now stealing from us. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I am increasingly worried about my 19-year-old son, who isn’t in regular work and who has started stealing from other family members. He dropped…
My teenage sister seems to hate everyone. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I have a 16-year-old sister who is acting out in ways that seem odd. She does not have a lot of friends, but does…
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