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DEAR ABBY: I am 35 and the mother of a
10-year-old daughter, “Savannah, ♦ »
who is in the fourth grade.
Savannah claims that I am
smothering her. She is not allowed
to have sleepovers, and she may not
attend any of the co-ed parties her
friends throw. No sugar is allowed
in our house unless it is a special
occasion like a birthday.
Whenever she goes to a friend’s
house, I call every hour to see how
she is doing.
In the kitchen, Savannah is not allowed to
use the stove, the oven, the blender or any
other appliance unless 1 am there to super¬
vise.
My daughter attends an all-girls school
because I don’t want her exposed to some of
the things boys do when they are her age.
Savannah is not allowed to wear makeup,
and I shop for her. Every morning, before
she leaves home, she must come to me so I
can monitor what she is wearing.
Abby, I love my daughter very much, and
I only want what is best for her. Do you
think I am smothering her?
— GOOD MOM IN HOUSTON
DEAR GOOD MOM: I believe you are a
caring parent, but I also think you have gone
off the deep end. In the name,of being a con¬
scientious parent you have placed your
daughter under virtual house arrest. How is
your daughter to learn to be independent and
make intelligent decisions if you restrict her
every move?
Calling her every hour at a friend’s house
to “see how she’s doing” is overkill. If it
doesn’t stop, it won’t be long before she will
rebel. I know you mean well, but please, talk
with a counselor about this. In the name of
being a “good mom,” you are stunting her
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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY
(December 31). You’re basi¬
cally hot this year! Look for¬
ward to improved health and
vitality. If becoming more fit
is one of your New Year’s res¬
olutions, you will find it easy
to keep through January. This
spring, emotional issues
regarding home and family
are resolved, freeing you up to
take full advantage of a period
of intense creativity beginning
in August. Your lucky num¬
bers are: 2,29,42,35 and 21.
ARIES (March 21-ApriI 19).
A woman in your life pokes 1
and prods at your psyche,
inspiring you to re-think your
plan for New Year’s Eve.
What? You still don’t have a
plan for the evening? At least
resolve to take on an enthusi¬
astic attitude.
TAURUS (April 20-May
20). You’re feeling energized
and can blow through an
entire day’s worth of duties
in half the time. Why not cut
out of a boring situation and
spend some time primping
for your New Year’s celebra¬
tion? You’re gorgeous in
green.
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everyone. A large group of us went out to
dinner and “Mike” was goofing off. She told
him to sit still and use his indoor voice. She
was completely serious!
She also tries to intimidate us physically.
She shoves the guys around, and if the girls
annoy her, she stands up as tall as she can,
looks down her nose at us and announces, “I
can eat you!” At one point, she pinned me to
my bed and tried to shove food in my mouth
because she didn’t believe I ate enough.
The few times we’ve tried to talk to Sal
about this, she became defensive and
stormed out, as she snarled that we are all
immature and should grow up. We’ve about
had enough. Can you help?
— LIVING WITH THE ALPHA DOG
DEAR LIVING: From your description,
the girl has problems beyond what you and I
can solve. Counseling could help her, but
only if she’s willing to face the fact that she
needs help.
Since talking to the “alpha dog” hasn’t
worked, if you’re living off campus, call a
meeting of the housemates and inform her
that you’d like her to leave. If you’re staying
in a dorm, request a change of rooms. And
should she lay a hand on any of you in an
effort to intimidate you, call the police and
report the assault.
Horoscopes by Holiday
GEMINI (May 21-June
21). Your plucky wit doesn’t
make sense to everyone —
just the most important peo¬
ple! You’ll meet someone
over food or drinks. Plant
yourself by the snack table,
and get chatting. By mid¬
night, you’ve found some¬
one to kiss.
CANCER (June 22-July
22). The most romantic
nights are in, not out! Forgo
the parties — and drunk
drivers — in favor of snug¬
gling in front of the TV with
your sweetie. Single? Host
friends or family at your
place.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).
Any socializing you do
tonight is likely to have a
strong work component. If
you’re not actually going to
a job-related event, you may
meet someone in your field
or exchange business cards
with an interesting stranger.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.
22). New Year’s bash at
your house? The cosmos is
working in your favor —
expect to pull it off without
a hitch. The place is immac¬
ulate, the food divine. Just
remember to stop running
around long enough to have
fun!
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).
Go ahead and indulge your
senses. A smorgasbord of
gastronomical delights
awaits you. You can start
your diet tomorrow. Better
yet, for your best chance for
success, wait until after the
new moon on Jan. 11.
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DEAR ABBY: I’m a college
sophomore, and my roommate,
“Sal,” is driving me crazy. She
talks down to me when we’re in
a group. She’ll hijack my con¬
versations and answer for me,
even though I’m standing right
there.
I’m not the only person who
feels this Sal talks down to
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.
21). Clashing with a loved
one can be enlightening.
Don’t fear conflict — it’s
important to clear the air so
you can get on with your new
year. Stick to your guns if
you must, but making up is
more fun.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22
Dec. 21). Let them just try to
stop you from painting the
town red tonight! You’ve
worked your tail off this year,
and nobody knows it better
than you. Go ahead let
loose. A night of unrepentant
celebration is certainly well
deserved.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
19) . Life is looking pretty
darned good from where
you’re standing. Your social
life rocks, and you’ve got
folks at the office wrapped
around your little finger.
Now, if only you could find
the perfect outfit for tonight.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
18). Let someone else be the
designated driver. If there’s a
checkpoint within a 10-mile
radius of you, you’re likely to
be pulled over. And indicators
suggest a butting of heads
with authority figures —
yikes! Better safe than sorry.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March
20) . You feel as if you’re
working at cross-purposes
with an important woman in
your life. In fact, you’re not,
but it’s challenging to see the
forest for the trees. This les¬
son is one you’ll be happy
you learned before the new
year rings in!