March 2018
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Hey Torn and heartsick,<br />
When it comes to parents and what they’d like, it’s always best to<br />
be honest with them. Tell them how you feel and how their rules<br />
bother and inhibit you. Hopefully, by being open and explaining<br />
how you feel, both sides will come to understand each other and<br />
you can make a compromise. I hope things go your way.<br />
A Fellow High School Student<br />
Dear Torn and heartsick 15-year-old,<br />
You would feel torn and heartsick lying to your parents so I suggest<br />
that you tell them the truth. Let your parents know about the<br />
positive qualities which you admire in your friend and demonstrate<br />
evidence to convince them that the new friendship is a positive<br />
influence in your life. For example, does this guy encourage you to<br />
do your best in school or inspire you to peruse healthy interests?<br />
I also advise you to be honest with your new guy friend and let<br />
him know that you would like to get to know him as a friend but<br />
that it will take some convincing, and more time, for your parents<br />
to accept a male friend in your life. If this guy is worthy of your<br />
friendship, he will accept your situation and support you being<br />
honest with your parents. A true friendship based on honesty and<br />
genuine acceptance will be an honorable treasure and the exact<br />
opposite of torn and heartsick.<br />
Dr. Renae<br />
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