Q. I feel so dumb. Everyone I know seems to know slang and I have no idea. How can I keep up with slang? ÎÞëÊÓƵ“ 14-year-old Mary JoÎÞëÊÓƵ™s Response: What an interesting question! IÎÞëÊÓƵ™m not surprised youÎÞëÊÓƵ™re curious about slang ÎÞëÊÓƵ“ it seems to change rapidly. Slang is a type of social code. It ...
Q. How can I find inspiration to go get my permit? IÎÞëÊÓƵ™ve been putting it off for over a year. What do I even do? Thank you. ÎÞëÊÓƵ“ 17-year-old Mary JoÎÞëÊÓƵ™s Response: When we delay a decision, we may be unaware of why we hesitate. It sounds as if that may be the case with you. IÎÞëÊÓƵ™ve seen this ...
Q. I think I made a mistake. I start college in August. IÎÞëÊÓƵ™m pleased with my school choice. I made it into Penn StateÎÞëÊÓƵ™s main campus. ThatÎÞëÊÓƵ™s not a mistake. My possible mistake is that IÎÞëÊÓƵ™m going into nursing and IÎÞëÊÓƵ™m not sure thatÎÞëÊÓƵ™s the path for me. What happened is every adult in my ...
Q.Would you please answer my question in your column so I can show it to my dad? So, my mom and dad divorced when I was 9. He remarried when I was 10 and moved away. Then he and his wife had a little boy. HeÎÞëÊÓƵ™s four now. HeÎÞëÊÓƵ™s my only sibling. I really love him, not in a stereotypical ...
Q. Why is so hard to be kind to some people? ÎÞëÊÓƵ“ 14-year-old Mary JoÎÞëÊÓƵ™s Response: Your question shows maturity and reflection. IÎÞëÊÓƵ™m proud of you. Kindness is complicated. Many parents raise their children to be kind. Some families perceive kindness as weakness. ...
Q. WhatÎÞëÊÓƵ™s the best life advice you have? Mary JoÎÞëÊÓƵ™s Response: Wow! What a great question! Let me first say that each of us is unique. What guides my life may not inspire you, although I hope at least some of my message touches your heart. I will start with two stories. I share them because ...
