Q. After enduring 18 months of begging, I finally broke down and got my 13-year-old a phone for Christmas. Can you give me insights on how to parent with a cell phone? I had you in high school and you gave me wise advice (please don’t feel old). My daughter is a good kid. I just want to do ...

Q. I want to get a part time job. I never have any money to spend. I can’t even buy Christmas gifts. My mom says she wants me to focus on school. She says she worked in high school, and she didn’t get to do any sports or have fun. I told her we’re different people. I want to give working ...

Q. After I read your column last week, I thought, I’m just the opposite. I want to go to college, but it seems everyone is against me going. My school guidance counselor says I’m not “college material.” My mom says there’s no way she’s going into debt for a college degree I won’t ...