A girl I don’t even know is talking me down to my friend. What can I do? Try to ignore it, counsels our elder, and concentrate on the good stuff….
As if summer never happened
Why does eighth grade feel just the same as seventh grade? A letter writer craves change at school; our elder encourages him to be the change. Dear EWC Hello! I…
Not in Kansas any more
I want to go to college out of state but I know my mom will be sad. Do I have to stay in Kansas? Our elder has some helpful advice…
I have feelings for my teacher
If I just keep quiet about my crush, will it go away? Er, no, says our elder. Talk it through with someone you trust. Dear EWC Hello, so I have…
I’m awkward around the new girl
Will my friends ditch me if I can’t win her over? Our elder puzzles over the dynamics of the college friendship group. Dear EWC Hello, I am a college…
Swimming left me drained
A teenage boy dreads the thought of competitive swimming again. Does he have to go back? Not if it feels like a chore, says our elder. Find something that makes…
I sit by myself at lunch
It’s hard to find friends to hang out with when you start a new school. Our elders help a letter writer who feels like a lunchtime loser. Dear…
Help! Everyone knows I watch porn
When you start a new school, the last thing you want is for everyone to know about your porn habit. Can our elder come up with some strategies to…
How Can I Motivate Students Who Do Not Seem To Care?
How Can I Motivate Students Who Do Not Seem To Care? Original Letter I’m a senior, and I’m working with a teacher and 4 other seniors to help…
Feeling Unmotivated and Disappointed in Myself
Feeling Unmotivated and Disappointed in Myself Original Letter Hi, I don’t really know where to begin I guess… I suppose I had to limit my category to just…