Boredom blamed on spoiled children and lax parenting
In a Charlotte Observer interview, family psychologist John Rosemond argues that modern pupils labeled bored are spoiled and unmotivated. He cites two sides: overly indulgent parents and students unprepared for self discipline, urging parents to set limits and support classroom expectations. He links TV culture to bored behavior and notes teachers cannot compete with entertainment for attention. The piece ends with a call for readers to send questions to Rosemond.
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John Rosemond
North
Caroline
Charlotte Observer
P.O. Box
Charlotte
N.C
Teens and babies: the real cost of teen pregnancy
A feature on teen pregnancy and its impact contrasts teen hopes with outcomes. It cites experts like Victor Strasburger and Ruth Lock and includes personal stories from New York teens to underscore emotional and economic consequences. The piece urges open, accurate sex education, accessible contraception, and ongoing parental dialogue to reduce teen pregnancies.
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Victor Strasburger
Simon & Schuster
Tykeisha
Russell
Larisa
U.S
Ruth Lock
Manhattan
Strasburger
Lock
Grieving families differ with departed smokers
Dear Abby letters recount the impact of smoking on families. A San Rafael reader Lisa Helfend shares a painful tale of his father’s lifelong smoking leading to bypasses, amputations, and death. Another letter from Linda in Dallas warns about lung cancer and urges quitting, noting her husband Joe died at 66.
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Abby
Pathology
Deer Abby
Joe
Jon
Jos
Outdated herbal remedies spark reader debate
Dr Gott addresses readers on herbal remedies, medications, and lupus inheritance. He argues modern medicine has extended lifespans and cautions against charlatans in herbology while noting some herbs can be toxic. He offers Health Report copies for $1.25 and answers reader questions about lupus heredity.
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Dr. Gott
Qott
New York
Pater Gott
Connecticut
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Eile
Peter Hunley
Queens Planned Parenthood
Brooklyn
Howard Margulies
Strasbnger
Alan Guttmacher Institute
Carol Weston
Harper Perennial
Queens
Borm Jeanine
Tin Pregnant
Dad
Lisa KX. Helfend
M.D
San Rafael, Calif
Lisa
Abigail van Buren
Linda
Dallas
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P.O
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