Big Blow-Up With Parents

Dear Jellybean,

My parents and I had this HUGE blowup a few days ago involving me smuggling alcohol into my friend's party which resulted in me being punished. Lately my life has been pretty crappy (drinking, smoking, skipping school, failing grades etc.) I've made some pretty stupid/bad choices and I want to clean up my act.

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Parents Are Over-Protective

Dear Jellybean,

My parents are super over-protective. They always come in and pick me up from parties at like nine o'clock. I really want more freedom.

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Asking Dad for a Cell Phone

Dear Jellybean,

I have a problem. I REALLY want a cell phone because first all my friends have one. Second, my older stepbrother has one and he acts like a 10 year old, he is SO immature. Third, I like texting to my family telling them what's up.

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Crush on Sister's Boyfriend's Bro

Dear Jellybean,

My older sister is dating my crush's older brother. Also my brother is my crush's best friend. Should I confess my crush to my sister? Please help!

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Forgiving Her Father

Dear Jellybean,

My Dad died around 7 months ago, and it's not that I don't miss him, because I miss (and love) my Dad a whole lot! However, after he died my Mom told me some things about him before they got divorced (which was maybe 7 years ago).

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