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 elder help a letter writer who feels like a lunchtime loser Dear EWC So…
So much social anxiety
I’m even scared of going to my best friend’s birthday party! It’s all part of growing up, says our elder, but you are doing the right thing by reaching out….
Dual enrollment, double stress
A student is struggling with a dual program but her parents want her to continue. The financial savings come with a mental and physical cost, says our elder. You should…
Cheaters gonna cheat
A student thinks his peers cheated in online exams and he can’t get over it. Life is unfair, says our elder. Focus on your own personal goals and don’t worry…
Rejected from Princeton; what now?
All I ever wanted was to get into Princeton but they rejected me! Everything happens for a reason, says our elder. You’ll find the college that’s right for you. …
The middle school mean girl
My former bully hasn’t made friends in high school. Should I be nice to her? You don’t have to go out of your way, says our elder. But be open…
Help! She talks behind my back
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….
Get me out of Kansas!
I want to go to college out of state but my mom will be sad if I leave. You don’t have to decide now, says our elder. But it’s good…
I flunked a debate
I knew I’d done badly… but not this badly. Our elder reassures a letter writer who feels bad after a less-than-stellar debate performance at school. Dear EWC At school…