A letter writer who was homeschooled spent a lot of that time playing video games, but now he wants to turn his life around. Can our elder show him a…

A letter writer’s friend wants to room with him at college. Thing is, he’s a bit of an introvert. Is this a good idea? I can’t make your decision for…

A letter writer wonders how “normal people” manage both at the same time. Have you thought about working part-time, asks our elder. Dear EWC I need a job but I…

After being bullied in the past, I have an opportunity to move school — but is it wrong to leave my friends behind? Our elder thinks you already know the…

…and it’s not helping! A letter writer’s mom is causing major problems at school. Our elder helps her to plan a way forward. Dear EWC First you need a little…

I got to know one of my teachers as a mentor, but now he won’t talk to me. Should I try to mend the relationship? Our elder has some tips…

I asked for a guy’s number in case I needed help with homework, and now it’s very awkward. Slow down, says our elder — relationships need time to grow. Dear…

Why won’t my high school let me, asks a letter writer. Our elder may have a plan… Dear EWC I want to be homeschooled or do online school, and my…

He cheated on a test and now it’s eating him up inside. Can our elder help make it right? Dear EWC I cheated on a test and my teacher caught…

A letter writer’s English project didn’t go too well… but the teacher didn’t have to be quite so hurtful about it. Can our elder help turn things around? Dear EWC…