Family Struggles Highlight Teen and Parental Tensions
A reader seeks guidance on a troubled adolescent and ongoing parental discord. The column emphasizes that strained marriage undermines parenting, encourages joint counseling, and suggests addressing the couple’s relationship first to foster discipline and better behavior in the son. The piece notes external discipline, self-esteem issues, and possible broader concerns behind the teen’s defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Washington DC
Dear Abby on overlong visits and gracious hosts
A reader voices frustration with in laws staying two weeks in a two bedroom apartment. They dominated TV, errands, and tasks, leaving the couple exhausted and resentful. Abby advises hosts to set boundaries and suggests parents consider hotels for vacations. The exchange prompts thoughts on reciprocal respect between generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Marrero
Junior Miss crowned at Weinberg Center pageant
The Junior Miss contest awarded $200 to the runner up My Link Brewster of Middletown and recognized Giaesha prude for the vocal and artistic entries. The event featured judging on scholastic achievement creativity and performing arts, with several dance performances and ceremonies led by Mistress of Ceremonies Keils Nevinisi. Frederick County Junior Miss program presented by Frederick Fawcees Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Link Brewster
Giaesha
Weinberg Center
Sca
Tricia Charuhasiv
Abe Debra Lewis
Ceremoons
Keils Nevinisi
Frederick County
Miss Frederick talent shines at Miss Maryland Pageant
Catherine Working (left) performs a tap routine while Katrina Owens is crowned Miss Maryland. The article notes concerns raised by a reader letter about Medicaid and long term care costs, urging sophisticated estate planning and lawyer guidance to protect spouses financially.
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Miss Frederick
Catherine Working
Maryland
Katrina Owens
Walter Rudolph
Vero Beach
Fla
Rudolphs
Florida
United States
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Rosalie Middleman
Adrienne Guggenheim
Lydia Falconer
American Legion
the Frederick News
Straham
Styretex
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Katzenbach & Warren
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Ry Kent
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Irainee
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April Brown
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Frederick Christian Academy
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