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More important to give your all than win
Dr. Wallace: I understand that you were a former high school varsity head basketball coach, so I feel that you are qualified to answer my question. How important is it to win in athletics? I coach a Little League baseball team. We aren’t very good! …Read More
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Have no fears about striking out with girls
Dr. Wallace: I’m a 16-year-old boy who has never been on a date. My problem is that I’m shy. I’m afraid if I ask a girl out, I’d be crushed for life if she told me to get lost. I’m a pretty good athlete and …Read More
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The four R’s make for a better Earth for all
Teens: A Canadian teen sent me a marvelous environmental booklet distributed by the Royal Bank called “Conserve and Protect.” It’s chock-full of useful information about how each of us can contribute to a much healthier environment. If used, the following hints and tips can make …Read More
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What is a girl like me supposed to do?
Dr. Wallace: I hope you can help me. I am considered a high achiever. In other words, I get higher grades than I should because I spend a lot of time “hitting the books.” I really work hard on my studies. My problem is that …
Should coaches be classroom teachers?
Dr. Wallace: Recently, high school youngsters in Memphis, Tenn., wrote to you about their unfortunate circumstance of being in an English class taught by the basketball coach, who was preoccupied by his coaching and was not interested in teaching the subject. But your response missed …
How do American students stack up?
Dr. Wallace: Our English teacher is very strict and is a “hard” grader. In other words, it’s hard to get a good grade in his class. One of his biggest gripes is that American students are lazy and spend more time on sex, drugs, alcohol …
19 vs. 14 is significant difference in ages
Dr. Wallace: I know this is unusual, but I’m a 19-year-old young lady who is head over heels in love with a 14-year-old guy. And I know that he loves me, too. He is the brother of my former best friend. I say former because …
Teachers should be told of girl’s at-home duties
Dr. Wallace: I’m 14 years old and am finding it very rough at home. My father is unemployed and we don’t have a lot of money, but he does manage to drink a six-pack of beer every day. My mom has a job cleaning houses …
Keep swimming, mom will be there in spirit
Dr. Wallace: Two years ago, I joined a swim team. In that time, I have become a very good swimmer and enjoyed being a member of the team. My parents are very proud of me. This past year, my mother became very ill. She has …
