Q. I graduate next week! I can’t believe it. I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but now that itĢƵ over, I feel like the last four years flew. Will you please put this in your column? I know teens read it. I want to tell them that they need to enjoy high school. Stay away from drama and ...
Q. I have a question that you may not have an answer for, but my mom reads your column every week and she said maybe you could give me perspective. Evidently you taught her. I hope that doesn’t make you feel old! The problem is my gramma. She was my primary parent. My mom had addiction ...
Comment about last weekĢƵ column on seeking employment: I heard from a reader who is an alumnus. I think his words are worthy of repeating: “Network. Network. Network. Have a good work ethic, make sure you’re seen, and don’t burn bridges. Maintain those connections, because if the right ...
Q. How do I go about getting a job? – 13-year-old
Mary JoĢƵ Response: I’m glad you’re thinking ahead! In PA, people 14 and under may not be employed. Some jobs are available to 15-year-olds, but you must have a written ...
I’ve received questions about STIs this week, so I decided to rerun a column from 2016. Some problems never go away.
Q. My ex texted to tell me she had chlamydia. I went to my campus clinic and got antibiotics and took them all. Then she called to tell me she was having abdominal pain and a ...
Q. I just got my first job. I’m excited because I can use the money. Imagine my surprise when I got my first check and all sorts of deductions were taken out. Why do I need to pay taxes? I’m too young to vote. Doesn’t that equal the “taxation without representation” that started the ...