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"My dad is an alcoholic and my mom smokes. They fight constantly! Most of the stress goes on my brother, sister, and me. They constantly want us to choose sides and then one of them ends up getting mad. I'm mostly worried about my sister and the effect on her. What should I do? "

Your concern for your family is understandable and well-founded! I'm sure you're feeling alone right now, but there are people and groups out there you can lean on during this difficult time. Living in…

"Heading into the school year, a lot of my friends are getting Facebook and MySpace pages, but I don't want to. What should I do to get out from under this pressure?"

Facebook and MySpace have become very popular in recent years. However, that doesn't mean you must have one. Understanding your reasons for not wanting to be a part of these networks is the key to fighting…

"What should I do if I come home from school and I had a bad day and I need to get all of my anger out of my system so that I don't take it out on my friends?"

We all have the occasional bad day, or string of bad days. Fortunately there are a variety of ways to cope with bad days without taking it out on friends or family. Music, exercise, and engaging in constructive…

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