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Girl must stop hiding identity of baby’s father
DEAR ABBY: I am 14 and pregnant. My
baby’s father is a 35-year-old teacher
at my school. He doesn’t know I’m
pregnant, and I’m afraid if I tell him,
he’ll be mad.
My parents know I’m pregnant,
and they are devastated. But they do
not know who the father is.
I am having trouble sleeping, and
I’m sick most mornings. What
should I do? Please help.
PREGNANT IN MILWAUKEE
DEAR PREGNANT: You must tell your par
ents who the father is. You need their emo
tional support, and I’m sure you’ll receive it
once they understand what has happened. You
should not have to tell this teacher about your
pregnancy alone. Your parents, the principal
and the local police should do it with you. If
he does get mad, it should be at himself for
betraying his trusted role as an educator and
committing statutory rape. Please do not be
afraid to speak up, and don’t blame yourself.
What your teacher did is criminal.
DEAR ABBY: My daughter, “Jessica,” is a
terrific teenager. She works hard in school
and has a nice group of friends. She and her
friends have never been involved with alcohol
or drugs, largely because they have stayed
away from the crowd that uses them.
Next year, Jessica is going off to college
where beer and pot will be everywhere. I am
concerned because, unbeknownst to Jessica,
there is alcoholism in our family. My father
started drinking heavily after we kids were
grown and gone. He was never abusive or
falling-down drunk, but he was alcohol
dependent. He’d fall asleep in his chair by 7
every night.
Mother finally confronted him, and
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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY
(December 18). Assert your
independence! Your way of
drawing the good out of oth
ers will rocket you into finan
cial and emotional wealth.
Next month is for head-over
heels love. Travel experiences
can be shared, adding to the
excitement. Lucky signs for
all kinds of partnerships are
Cancer and Sagittarius. Take
care of family business in
June. Your lucky numbers
are: 6, 51, 30,44 and 11.
ARIES (March 21-April
19) Your creative powers are
focused in such away that
you feel there’s no problem
you can’t solve by thinking
outside the box. A career
change brings in more
money, so start planning it
now while you’re inclined to
think big.
TAURUS (April 20-May
20) Losing one battle does
not mean you have lost the
war. Keep trying, and you
will be victorious. Regarding
your personal life, well, it’s
not so personal now that your
so-called friend has blabbed
it.
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closing my father’s history to Jessica. I want
her to know she may have reason to be partic
ularly careful about drinking, but I don’t want
to spoil her relationship with, or her respect
for, her grandfather. What should I do?
WORRIED MOM, OAKLAND, CALIE
DEAR WORRIED MOM: For the valid rea
son you have stated, you must discuss the
potential problem with your daughter. Since
her grandfather faced his drinking problem
and dealt with it, I see no reason why it would
cause her to lose respect for him.
Another important reason you should
bring up this subject is the reality of binge
drinking on many college campuses. Some
young people who are away from home for
the first time go hog-wild and do foolish
things like competing to see who can con
sume the most alcohol in the shortest period
of time.
The results can be fatal. Also, people stoned
on alcohol (or any mind-altering substance)
may make other unwise choices, such as hav
ing unprotected sex. •
You are a caring parent, and you have a
year to discuss these subjects with your
daughter. Start now. and next fall you’ll send
her off knowing you have prepared her to the
best of your ability.
Under the stars ’ gaze
GEMINI (May 21-June
21) Your industrious atti
tude is noticed, and you are
rewarded. Your good mood
makes it easier for you to
forgive a relative for recent
pigheaded action. He or she
really needs your support.
CANCER (June 22-July
22) On hectic days like
today, keep repeating a sim
ple affirmation like “It’s all
going to be OK.” The psy
chological anticipation of
problems will create more
trouble than any glitch will.
Tonight, ask for opinions.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).
Stay buoyant at work, even
when it feels like you and
your crew are on a sinking
ship. As they say, “No good
deed goes unpunished,” and
today, you may get told off
for interfering in order to
save the day.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
Nothing is wrong really, but
your mood isn’t as light as it
could be. An objective lis
tener is a real help. You’ll
wind up focusing energy
outward, which is a good
way to feel better.
Encourage creativity in
loved ones.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).
Temptations are plenty at
work. Refuse to compromise
your principles in favor of
financial gain. Interesting
examples of what not to do
this afternoon are set in
front of you. Your signifi
cant someone is not ready to
give up.
he managed to get his problem
under control.
I’m not proud our family was
n’t more up-front about Dad’s
drinking. Mom and Dad both
wanted to cope with it privately,
and although Mom confided in
my brothers and me, it has
remained a family secret.
I know alcoholism may be
genetic, and I am torn about dis-
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.
21). Usually, your gut tells
you everything you need to
know. But on that rare occa
sion like today when you’re
not sure what to do, seeking
assistance means success
rather than failure. Consult a
Taurus or Cancer.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-
Dec. 21). So what if it feels
like you are showing off?
Fulfillment comes from bold
ly stepping onto the stage of
the outer world and showing
what you’re capable of.
Financial circumstances that
feel dire can be a valuable gift.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
19). Your fierce determination
and cool manner sustain you.
A challenging situation pops
up at work. Emotionally
charged issues could trigger
tempers. Communication will
be strained, but the new
insight is worth it.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
18). Cut loose old baggage.
This will free you up to make
the progress you had envi
sioned for yourself when you
were coming off the high of
last week's inspirational
encounter. You'll feel
recharged and ready to break
from routine.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).
Your vision demands a full
commitment to see it through.
Information overload is a dan
ger. Stay focused, and make
sure all business agreements
are in writing. Don’t let an
unforeseen snag keep you
from your goals.
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