A great kid. Uncomfortable in his own skin. Teen pressure. We've all been there. Help me help him. [more inside]
posted by terrier319 on Nov 24, 2009 - 27 answers

Why has my sister's scoliosis suddenly resulted in partial paralysis, and what treatments are available to help her? [more inside]
posted by ajarbaday on Nov 24, 2009 - 18 answers

My son's 14, and wants to get a job. For instance, the local grocery stores employ kids his age--but they are not hiring at the moment. And state law says he can't operate a fryolater, among other reasonable restrictions listed here. So, who hires 14-year-olds? [more inside]
posted by not_on_display on Nov 10, 2009 - 42 answers

My baby sister will spend a week in Paris alone and is travelling overseas for the first time. What practical arrangements can I make from a distance to help her have the best time she has ever had? [more inside]
posted by tavegyl on Oct 14, 2009 - 15 answers

Teenager with head lice. How/who to notify without embarrassing her? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2009 - 21 answers

What would be a fair price to ask? Per hour? Square foot? Give me some input. [more inside]
posted by bobertdude on Oct 4, 2009 - 8 answers

You're on an island in the middle of nowhere. You need to locate a used motorbike in a faraway country (Netherlands) where you don't speak the language for a next to nothing price. All you have is the internet. How do you proceed? [more inside]
posted by vizsla on Sep 11, 2009 - 16 answers

My grandson was given Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe to read in his English class. I read it and loved it. What are middle and high schoolers given for assigned reading these days?
posted by Raybun on Jul 28, 2009 - 25 answers

Cheap eats and must-sees in D.C. for three adults and three teens? Bonus for any vegetarian-friendly options! [more inside]
posted by misha on Jul 20, 2009 - 31 answers

Help me respond appropriately to my teenage son's marijuana use. [more inside]
posted by headnsouth on May 22, 2009 - 42 answers

EconomyFilter: I'm a sixteen year old desperately needing a part-time or summer job. I can't help but feel bad taking away from those who really NEED it though. [more inside]
posted by seandq on May 7, 2009 - 54 answers

We think it would be a good idea for our teens to have (a) cell phone(s) . We're considering kajeet and a pay-as-you-go plan. Good/bad idea? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by misha on Apr 22, 2009 - 18 answers

Help me help my son find work this summer... [more inside]
posted by Pogo_Fuzzybutt on Apr 17, 2009 - 24 answers

Writing a finance 'book' for my niece...What do you know now about money that you wish you knew at 17? What have you learned the hard way? [more inside]
posted by nineRED on Apr 8, 2009 - 75 answers

A 16 year old seeking Emancipated Minor status. What is the legal process involved for this in Ontario, Canada? [more inside]
posted by Danniman on Feb 1, 2009 - 5 answers

He's 14 years old and his grades are starting to slip. Does anyone have experience with this? [more inside]
posted by terrier319 on Jan 6, 2009 - 42 answers

My neighbour’s eighteen-year-old daughter, let’s call her “Kay”, is in her last year of high school. She’s trying to decide on a post-secondary course of study for next year. I suspect she’s in the same boat that I, and most of my friends, were in when we graduated high school. To wit: we had virtually no idea of what educational and career options were actually out there; very little idea of what our temperaments and strengths actually were, let alone what kind of career path would suit them; and no clue how to go about researching and finding these things out. Moreover, I don't know how good her school's guidance counsellors are, but mine were next to, if not worse than, useless. What information and resources are out there for Kay to give her a good sense of what her options are and help her figure out what area of study would interest her and suit her abilities? [more inside]
posted by orange swan on Dec 8, 2008 - 18 answers

Help me decide if I want this 98 Neon to be the first car I buy, for use in the rest of this year of high school, and college next year. [more inside]
posted by Precision on Nov 10, 2008 - 29 answers

How can I keep my convalescing teenager busy after surgery? [more inside]
posted by Breav on Oct 31, 2008 - 14 answers

How can someone help a teenage boy who has been showing some hateful, homophobic behavior recently? [more inside]
posted by logic vs love on Oct 23, 2008 - 30 answers

What equipment do my teenagers need to start a garage band and record/edit using a macbook pro? [more inside]
posted by headnsouth on Sep 9, 2008 - 5 answers

Two part interrelated question: 1) How to improve the self esteem of a 16 year old girl 2) who can't act but would like to be a good actor [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 2, 2008 - 24 answers

My 15 yo daughter’s style is becoming increasingly goth/punk - black clothes, metal chains and belts, skulls and daggers, thick black eyeliner, and she recently colored her hair blue. I’ve been cool about it so far though I don’t like the whole darkness/hardness of it all. She’s starting high school this year. She’s an honor student and a thespian. None of her friends dress like this. Should I be worried, or is this just a stage?
posted by viva viola on Jul 29, 2008 - 81 answers

In search of dark, gory, female-centered, Asian, did I mention dark, comics/graphic novels. [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter on Jul 27, 2008 - 38 answers

How do I get famous rock star/celebrity autographs for my teenaged son? [more inside]
posted by Marie Mon Dieu on Jul 8, 2008 - 12 answers

Haircuts for teenage son with mid-length, loose curl, blonde, thick, and very coarse hair? [more inside]
posted by ick on Jul 7, 2008 - 17 answers

I just found out my 14 year old niece broke both her femur and tibia and will be in a cast from hip to toe for the next 6 weeks! I want to put together a care package - any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by bahama mama on Jun 7, 2008 - 17 answers

My 17 year old son has been looking for a part time job for several months, and now would like a summer job before heading off to college. The problem is, he doesn't seem to be able to find anything. [more inside]
posted by genefinder on May 19, 2008 - 31 answers

What are safe jobs a 16-year old girl could do if she lacked proof of legal work eligibility? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 20, 2008 - 14 answers

If I was a teenager in the 70s, what style of martial art would have seemed the most badass to me? And why?
posted by Astro Zombie on Feb 9, 2008 - 28 answers

Why is "scrub" suddenly the most popular insult among 12-year-olds? [more inside]
posted by dagnyscott on Jan 12, 2008 - 28 answers

Where can I find a summer job away from home? I'm 18 and this will be my last summer before college. [more inside]
posted by willmillar on Jan 6, 2008 - 21 answers

Please help my girlfriend buy a cheap mp3 player for a 16-year-old girl in foster care she's "adopted" for the holidays. [more inside]
posted by Ian A.T. on Dec 1, 2007 - 30 answers

The 17-year-old son of a friend from Austria is into hip-hop. He'll be visiting NYC on 7-10 December and wants to know how to find out about concerts, venues, etc. Can anybody tell me the relevant websites to send him to?
posted by seeminglee on Nov 28, 2007 - 8 answers

Is roller-derby likely to be a fun spectator sport for teenagers? [more inside]
posted by vilcxjo_BLANKA on Nov 16, 2007 - 17 answers

I hope to attend a seminar in Kauai in April. I'll be taking my 14 year old daughter with me. What should we not miss? [more inside]
posted by goshling on Nov 15, 2007 - 11 answers

What would a teenage boy learn about women from reading romance novels? [more inside]
posted by spoobnooble on Oct 9, 2007 - 41 answers

How to help super-smart teenager with no ambition, goals, or direction? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 2, 2007 - 57 answers

How can I help my teenager? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 18, 2007 - 48 answers

How can I make my household more functional and less antagonistic this summer? Tons of details inside. [more inside]
posted by k8t on Apr 11, 2007 - 34 answers

I need help coming up with a creative punishment for my teenage son. [more inside]
posted by msali on Feb 23, 2007 - 69 answers

I've become dissatisfied with my social skills. Please, help me learn to act more like a normal human being. [more inside]
posted by MadamM on Jan 29, 2007 - 25 answers

Can I help two teenagers in a violent relationship when they don't seem particularly interested in being helped? One of the teenagers lives with me. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2006 - 15 answers

How do my wife and I give our 17 year-old ward (and, god, I hate that term) a happy environment while teaching her how to interact with people in acceptable ways? [more inside]
posted by brozek on Nov 28, 2006 - 41 answers

15 and must choose who to live with, depressed dad or neurotic mom. (LOTS of backstory, sorry) [more inside]
posted by alona on Aug 12, 2006 - 48 answers

I read a book when I was a teenager about a poor girl living in England, who is raped by a pop star and then hounded by him and his fans to go out with him. I can't remember the title - does anyone know the book? [more inside]
posted by ingridm on Jul 21, 2006 - 6 answers

What are the appropriate next steps for a divorced parent to take when she finds out that her 16 year old son has been smoking pot for the last year? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 1, 2006 - 25 answers

How to convince an 18 year old that loud music is harmful? [more inside]
posted by SPrintF on Feb 21, 2006 - 26 answers

My 15 year old son is getting a computer for Christmas. Any way to reliably and safely limit his internet access without restricting it so much it makes it useless? [more inside]
posted by genefinder on Dec 21, 2005 - 62 answers

I'm the parent of a 13 year old underachiever. [more inside]
posted by thanotopsis on Nov 16, 2005 - 88 answers