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Teens Q&As

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Child Facing Bully Troubles

How can I get a kid at my school to stop picking on me? He’s constantly harassing me and making my life miserable. Can you tell me what to do about this?

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Child or Teen Disturbed by Exposure to Pornography

My dad left dirty magazines lying around the living room — and I saw the pictures of naked women. Should I ever go back?

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Choosing a College

Can you give me any advice about selecting a good college or university?

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Christians and Military Service

Do you think I should join the army? My mom and dad are pacifists – they don’t believe Christians should fight in wars or submit to military service. I’m not sure I agree, and I’ve been thinking of joining up. Of course, my mom and dad are firmly opposed to the idea. What should I …

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Concerns About Adolescent Suicide

Why has teen suicide has become such a huge problem in recent years? Several young people in our community have taken their own lives over the past year and a half. What’s causing this and how can the trend be reversed?

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Dating and Things to Look for In the Opposite Sex

How can I find the right person to become involved with in a dating relationship? I’m a Christian high-schooler who is anxious to please God, but my past experiences with members of the opposite sex haven’t been very positive. What can I do to avoid this in the future?

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Escaping Human Trafficking

How can I free myself from the world of sexual slavery and human trafficking? I’m caught in the middle of a truly horrible situation! Through a series of circumstances that I can’t take time to describe, I’ve ended up under the control of a group of men who make their living by means of sexual …

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Adolescent Thinks His Parents Don’t Respect Him

How should a teenager respond when his mom and dad seem to have the attitude that he’s always trying to get away with something? I’ve had it with my parents! I’m not a bad kid, but they don’t respect me at all. I can’t do anything or go anywhere without being subjected to a major …

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Making Things Right With Someone You’ve Offended

As a Christian, do I always have to make things right with someone I’ve offended? In Matthew 5:23 and 24 Jesus tells us to mend broken relationships before turning to God in worship or prayer. This verse has been weighing on my mind these past few days. I did something that may have been hurtful …

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My Dad Is Verbally Abusive

Can you help me deal with a dad who is a very angry and abusive person? He’s never been physically violent, but he bad-mouths my mom, my sister, and me almost constantly. I’d move out if I was old enough, but I’m not. What can I do?

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Pregnant Teen Afraid and Seeking Help

Can you offer any assistance to a teenager who is pregnant and needs some help? My parents don’t know about my condition yet, but they’re going to find out eventually, and I have no idea how to talk to them. What should I do?

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Sexually Involved Teen Wants to Stop

How can I tell my boyfriend that I don’t want to have sex with him anymore? We’ve been together for a long time and only recently became physically intimate. I realize now that I regret this decision. Can you help me?

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Substance Abuse and Adolescent Suicide

What’s the relationship between drugs, alcohol, and teen suicide? What should we do if we suspect that our child might be at risk for any of these behaviors?

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Teen Girl Wants to Ask Out Boy

What’s the best way for a teen girl to ask a boy out on a date? How do you think I should go about it?

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Teen Has Friend Involved in Cutting

How can I help a friend at high school who told me that she’s started cutting herself. I don’t know why she’s doing it or how to help. What should I do?

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Teen Has Suicidal Friend

One of my best friends at school has been talking about taking her own life. What should I do?