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My BFF bought me this really nice picture of Daniel Radcliffe on one of her vacations. It looks weird with out his autograph on it. I really want to mail it to his fan mail place (ya I know it won't really be HIS signature) but I can't find the adress. I've googled it and I've gotten a bunch of different adresses. Does anyone know the right adress? This picture is really important to me and I don't want to send it to the wrong one. I know that it can take years for this to get back home to me. Is there anyway to spead up that process?
Thanks! (link)

I would recommend that you buy some high quality glossy photo paper. Use your scanner to copy the photo and print it out. Send that to his fan-mail address and not the original.

Will the signature be his? Yes. It will likely be a rubber stamped signature, an auto-penned signature or a pre-printed signature.

The best way to get him is when he's filming a movie or doing live theatre. Those signatures are always authentic. Unfortunately, you missed a golden opportunity for that as Eqqus just closed in London.

He's now filming the next Harry Potter film for Warner Bros. It's in production so what you need to do is write him here:

Daniel Radcliffe
C/O Harry Potter (whatever title it is now)
Warner Bros. Pictures
4000 Warner Boulevard
Burbank, CA. 91522

You can also 411.com the phone number for the above address and ask for Warner Bros. publicity dept. A publicist will more than likely send a photo if asked.


okay so im 14 and most of my friends hav gotten fingered, eaten out, gave hjs and bjs, but ive only made out... like its just not my style. i only like to really makeout if i like the person.i just dont know when im ready to give a hj or bjor anything related to that. any advice/opinions would be great :] (link)


You are actually being smart by waiting. If you do this sort of thing with a random guy and you aren't ready for it you will not enjoy it and will regret it later.

You have the rest of yor life to become sexually active and experience these kind of sexual acts. Don't be in a hurry to rush in to this as it's best to be with soeone you care about.

Your friends may not all be telling the truth either. There's a chance they've only heard or read about this stuff and haven't all done it. Believe me you aren't the only 14-year-old who isn't having oral sex, being fingered or giving guys hand jobs.

Just wait patiently and you'll wind up in a relationship with a guy you love and then can decide to do this. Your friends may also get a reputation as easy or slutty for engaing in these types of activities with whichever boy they're with that day.


I have braces. I got them during feb? And I had my last appointment at the ortho around the beginning of august. And now last sat, I bit into a pretzel (not too hard and not too soft but it caused my tooth to hurt) and then two days after, my tooth (my front teeth) started to hurt. Like I don't know, I think it is the pain you get when the ortho tightens the wires or something? I think it is just that my teeth are shifting because of the braces and the feeling is just the pain from tightening but I don't know because only one specific tooth hurts, what is wrong? Do you think it is anything bad? Will my teeth fall out or something? (link)


Your teeth won't fall out any time soon. The braces have caused them to become sensitive to certain things. I have a similar problem but it's not because of braces.

I would start brushing with Sensodine or a toothpaste made for sensitive teeth three times a day. It's designed to prevent the pain you get when you bite in to certain foods whether you have braces or not. You also need to tell your dentist about this development
asap like the last person mentioned.

You'll notice a big difference with the pain once you start brushing with this kind of toothpaste or gel.


I'm getting a dog. But my brother is allergic and my house is small. Does a Yorkie shed alot, does it need alot of running? I'd be able to make sure it gets excerise, and alot if it needs it. help? (link)


You should phone a vet office and ask the receptionist what is the best breed of dog for someone who is allergic to dander and hair? They will be able to rattle off a list of breeds and offer ideas that keep fido and your brother happy.


Is it possible to bring up a grade of 28 (or lower) up to a passing grade (70) in about 5 days? You see, I have NEVER EVER in my ENTIRE life failed a class. Now, all of a sudden, I have a 28 in my English class and a week from tomorrow is our final exam in that class. Well, if my mom sees a failing grade, she will surely kill me. I am devastaed because I have done nothing different in this class. You see, the teacher has a reputation for losing papers and failing students who should have passed..Well thats not the case with me. My problem is the work. We are doing research papers and we have had to turn in notecards and I have been really REALLY bad about not turning them in on time. I just cant get them done when she sets the time for. But yeah, so now I am going to fail her class and I have mixed emotions. I DO NOT fail classes. Thats not me. But I have no idea what to do, I feel like talking to the teacher is a waste of time because she doesnt care what my grade is, it doesnt affect her in any way. But I cannot just fail. I just CANNOT! So what do I do? I am so dumbfounded. Is there anything I really can do or is it MY fault? My friends told me I should talk to the principal but I feel like she will just tell me its my fault and I have to deal with it. But I cant handle that. :( HELP! (link)

See if you can withdraw from the class at the principal's office before officially failing it. You can then make an agreement to enroll in English at summer school.

Tell the person in your guidance office that you know the likilhood you will not pass the course is high. Let them know about the teacher's reputation and that you have had all sorts of trouble completing/understanding work.

Offer to hire a tutor and try to take the exam. Likely the guidance office will allow you to drop the course if you promise to attend a summer school session.

Come clean with your parents about your mark now and not five days from now. Talk to them about how hard the class was and the homework and the teacher's reputation and that you tried but should have done things differently and regret that.

They'll be more understanding if you tell them the truth now rather than them seeing your final mark later. I would only take the final if you know what percentage its worth and that you can pass it with flying colors.

There is no sense otherwise as you might even go farther down for flunking it. See your guidance counselor on Monday morning for advice on what to do. Failing won't kill you but it might teach you skills on how to manage a course this difficult in the future.

You can easily pick this course up in summer school and hire a tutor to get you through it. You'll also have a new teacher and more time to handle things.

The BIGGEST mistake you made was not approaching your teacher at all or getting a tutor at the first instance of trouble. Getting from 28 to 70 in five days is not going to happen for you unless that exam is worth a hell of a lot. See what guidance says.

At this point the teacher will blame your poor showing on you for not asking for help when you needed it. The principal will take her side but its the guidance counselor who can get you out of that class without penalty and in to summer school instead. They can also talk to your parents and let them know you reached a solution with them so you didn't fail.

It's a second lease on life. Go after it on Monday.


Hey, I have to write a 10 minute speech on 2 different movie reviews (5 minutes for each), one has to be of the FUNNY sort (maybe in a sarcastic way, like most critics write?) and one in a heartwarming, tear-bringing sort of way (written by anyone really) I have no problem motivating why I like an article, or what I don't like about it..so I figured this hw shouldn't be too difficult. The problem is that I can't find articles to talk about though! I knew the funny one would be hard, but I can't even find a sweet one online.. you'd figure lots of people would post about certain movies and what they meant to them and stuff like that?!?! Right?? And now time is almost up, and I have to write this project but I have nothing to write it about! Do you have any suggestions??

Thanks bunches! (link)


Stick to professional film critics and not just what people post about movies on their own sites or forums. This might be why you are having trouble as you haven't focused on well-known or famous critics.

If you browse Roger Ebert's site you will find an assortment of humorous, sarcastic and heart-warming takes on different films. His site is www.rogerebert.com

You should also browse through the thousands of reviews from top critics all over the globe at rottentomatoes.com

If you have any more trouble send me a private e-mail to my inbox. I write articles for publication every now and again and can help you find some reviews but would prefer you attempt that on your own first.

If those two sites aren't helpful to you not much will be as they compile the best reviews out there.

You should look at the first paragraph of a review to determine the author's style and mood as it's a dead giveaway the kind of critique the writer usually gives and look for biases that appear there too.

It will narrow down your search if you can instantly recognize critics who may fit the bill by examining their leads or the paragraphs shown before you hit the Rotten Tomatoes links.


14\f.
Today has sucked. For months know ive been completely moody, and it ruining everything.
Whyy am I for one moment happy, laughing and enjoying myself, next completely sad.
Its weird.. Im not on my period. Im not PMSing!
My Mother calls it hormons. I call it being depressed because im always in a bad mood. then maybe for a day ill be hyper, happy then crash and wanna stay in bed forever.
Help! (link)

Your mother is wrong. This is cause for great concern. If your mood is fluctuating that often and you are experiencing a lot of highs and lows you might be in trouble. This is especially so if you are being depressed or extremely hyper and then crashing all the time.

You need to see a medical professional and preferably a psychiatrist. You have multiple systoms which may mean you could be bipolar. Right now you aren't manic or delusional but you need to get this checked out. I know because I have it. Regular depression isn't like this with moods, hyper activity and constant highs and lows but bipolar is.

I wouldn't trust a family doctor to make this diagnoses or prescribe anything. You need to see a psychiatrist or visit an emergency room and tell them exactly what is going on and have an assessment by a psychiatrist there.

What your mother says are hormonal changes is wrong. This is the exact same set of symptoms that need to be present for the onset of bipolar disorder. Only a doctor can determine that but you shouldn't sit back and not do anything. Act now.


ok how does a girl masturbate?? NO LINKS!!! just tell me here
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We cannot provide tips or techniques as that gets a person banned around here for good reason. Females either focus on penetration or clitoral stimulation for masturbation.


Well, lately my eye had been twitching. And this had never happen to me. Why does my eye twitch? And what causes it to twitch?

Thanks in advance. (link)

I would book an appointment with optomotrist and tell them your eye has been twitching lately. They will take a look and determine better than anyone can exactly what is happening. They can also refer you to a specialist if need be.


i need halloween costume ideas for a group of 13-14 year old girls! other than me, the group would be atleast like 1-3 other girls. so what could we do? give me the cutest, sexiest (haha but not TOO sexy, i have to wear them to middle school)funniest, most original ideas you can come up with! also possibly a link to the site we could buy the costumes from or a very detailed way to make the costumes. my budget for halloween costumes this year is around 50 dollars, btw. and if you still got's some more creative juices in ya, also provide me with some amazing ideas if i decide to go solo this year for costumes. and by the way, i'm black!!!!!!! (yes this is important.. so i wont get any responses telling me to be like.. marilyn monroe lmao) (link)
http://www.partypackagers.com/

It's a Canadian link but if you hit the link under BOO! it will show you tons of costumes you can by for male/female infant, toddler, teen and even pets.

You can then use these ideas to perhaps make your own costumes or go to a party supply store (they exist everywhere) and get something similar in your price range.

You should be checking the Internet and the Yellow Pages out for party supply stores as they now have all their costumes in stock for Halloween.


I have a reading teacher that I really dislike. He is a complete wierdo. He talks about how people die, from suicide to electric eels to Spontaneous Human Combustion to midevil times when people hung people. Please don't tell me to give him another chance. I have given him 1000 chances. He is a freak. He scares me. Good thing I sit by the door.:) (link)

It sounds as though you or your family hired him to help you with your reading. If he's a school teacher there's not much you can do. You need to tell your parents in either case how uncomfortable he makes you and about his inappropriate choices for discussion. They can take care of it or your school can.

He might think that these statistics and information might be entertaining and or of interest to students. If it's making you uncomfortable tell your family and end your association with him. It seems clear cut to me that you should.

If you are afraid of someone that much it's clear you have to stop associating with them and tell your family why. That's all you need to do hear. The adults will then step in and resolve it by removing him from your experience. If you are genuinely creeped out by him or scared of him TELLL SOMEONE WHAT YOU TOLD US NOW. That's the bottom line tell adults what you told us.



So this guy and I liked each other for a couple of months at the end of the school year last year but then something happened and we had a fight and he told me he was over it. During the summer, he would still text my best friend, asking about me and telling her that I was always too busy for him and assuming that I didn't have time to see him. This year, I don't have any classes with him and I see him a lot at school. He knows I'm pissed at him for something he did and he still smiles at me, trying to apologize, and stops and stares at me..He still hugs me for long periods of time and tries to see me when he can. so how do I know if he still feels the same way? I don't know if he's just trying to be my best friend again or if he still likes me. It took him forever to admit he liked me before so I know asking him won't help at all. What are signs or ways I can tell?

THANKS :] (link)


You need to FORGIVE him. It's only hurting you to hold on to anger over what he did. He's hoping that you have moved past the incident and will acknowledge him.

I think you owe it to yourself to approach him some time and just talk. Figure out your feelings and try to resurrect a friendship and or go seperate ways but be civil.

Does he feel the same way? He probably does feel the same way and has a lot of regrets as do you. You might be missing out on something here if you don't just go up and talk with him.

You cannot really tell if he likes you the same way or not until talking to him. What you can be assured of right now is that he likes you enough to put the past behind and talk to you again and yes he looks like he wants his friendship back.

Guys don't stare at girls or hug them for long periods of time if they dislike them, don't want to be friends etc. They usually hug them because of a deep friendship or more or to signal that's what they want. It could be flirting or just his nature.

Like a chess game he's made his move to show you he wants you to acknowledge him now you must make yours by at least talking to him as hard as that is.

You may find it's easier than you thought and the painful thing he did or didn't do is the last thing that matters to you both.


Does anyone know if they are still making the George Lopez show? Thanks! (link)

According to IMDB the show which premiered in 2002 is still very much in production. From what I recall this show plus Life According to Jim were to be cancelled by ABC at the end of the 2006/2007 season.

From what I know both are back but as mid-season replacements for a show on hiatus or if a show tanks on the regular prime-time schedule for ABC. Evidentally, they had a change of thought.



I just moved to a new city this summer and it's already the 4th week of school and I only made one friend, and she's only in one of my classes. I really suck at making friends and i'm shy and not the prettiest person in the world so i'm scared i'm never going make friends. A lot of the people here are really stuck up and they are way different from the people where I used to live. Me and and my friends had a really weird since of humor but the people here just aren't funny... I haven't met people that are similiar to my friends at all. I hate it so much that I come home crying a lot and can't eat barley at all. What should I do to feel better? (link)

Throw a party! This is the perfect way for people to get to know you. You can also observe them while they are in your home to see who to befriend and who not to.

If you like someone there's no reason not to approach them. Just treat talking to new people like you would with your old friends or family. It's not much different.

Talk with your teacher and guidance counselor privately. Tell them you just moved here and 4 weeks in to school you only have one friend.

Let them know you are an introvert. They will be able to pair you up with people in class or outside of it that would make great friends.

Like the other poster said the sooner you join student council, chess club, cheer squad, volley ball, basketball or drama clubs etc. the better. You're forced to interact with people that way and overcome shyness.

If you want friends you need to go after them. Right now they probably have no idea why you aren't talking to them and are as scared as you are to approach. Go up to people and introduce yourself. They won't bite you.

You simply cannot make friends any other way. Someone has to approach you or you them. Might as well show interest in others by talking with them as difficult as you think it may be.


My kids are 24 and 26. We've had a hard time since their dad died 17 years ago. He was an alcoholic and my son has turned into one also. He's had one DWI but I did not bail him out. I left him there to do his time to teach him a lesson. I still can't seem to keep him out of the car. Three times now he has snuck out and driven his sister's car while drunk. I thought all the keys were hidden but I found out this morning that she GAVE him a key to her car! They both work part time jobs and help very little around the house. I know I should kick them out; they could rent if they pooled their resources, -but- I made my husband move out and he was murdered. I'm on the edge, ready for the funny farm. They take almost no responsibility except toward their jobs.
Meanwhile I'm 60 years old and getting so damned tired because I work two jobs to make ends meet. They contribute little to the household. I know I am a failure as a mother and it's too late to try to change things. I did try, though. I tried.
We have no other family and my 'friends' don't want to hear about my problems.
We seem to be so isolated. The future is a black hole.
What do YOU think I should do?! (link)


You are not a failure as a mother. You can give kids all the tools to make it and it's up to them to succeed. They need to grow up and the only way they will do it is if you get a backbone and kick them out. Don't allow them to rent from you either.

If they aren't forced out they'll never shape up and make something out of themselves. It's fucking ridiculous for them to expect you to pay their way and take on two jobs. You're 60-years-old what the hell are you doing breaking your back?

The free ride is over and they need to move out immediately. You cannot cave on that. You need to get your own life and they have theirs to deal with.

As far as them finding a place they've got friends, relatives, can get jobs or get on social assistance until they do. Regardless push them out of the nest and they'l figure out how to fly.

You should feel no guilt about kicking them out either. It's time for them to be out on their own. The fact your husband was murdered after you kicked him out has no barring on your current situation.

You also need to inform law enforcement ie his parole officer that your son is driving again under a suspended license and who gave him the keys.

As hard as that will be to do you have an ethical, moral decision to tell to keep him safe and your community safe as well. Both him and your daughter need a reality lesson and a real shakedown. Don't hold anything back either and make sure they get out now.


i want a guy to have enough balls to answer this

why are you all such pigs????
do you ever like a girl for her personality!!!!
and why is it impossible for girls like me who have a big chest and nice body to walk into a room and not be harrassed like a slab of meat!!!!!!!!!!!!
do any of you have your own personalities or are you all just clones of your damn friends !!!!!
r there no decent guys out their!!!!!!!!!!
prove to me that u r actually decent human beings who r sensitive and care!!!!!!













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That's the problem. You're dealing with BOYS and not Men who are MATURE. Believe it or not there are a lot of men, maybe some teens or those in their early '20s who respect women.

There's a lot of guys who would never dream of making a girl uncomfortable or looking only at her chest. If they are doing that to you at school and harassing you over your breast size speak up to adults.

Also tell the guys "by the way my head's up here." to embarass them and if they were taunting you say this "I'm spoken to you, to our teachers etc. if you don't stop taunting me about my breasts maybe a kick to the groin will." or "I hope you don't have some fantasy I would ever date you."

Whatever works. Get their attention and they'll quit it. That's your problem you aren't using your claws and that tank of venom you have on reserve on them rather than us answering the question. Unleash your fury and show you cannot be pushed around. They need to know there's a price for oggling you.

They're still going through puberty and haven't wrapped their little brains around how to treat girls and women. Consider the source of the taunts and their maturity level.

Hang back a bit and I'm sure you will meet guys who have good personalities and will treat you well. I would stop looking toward the popular crowd, certain cliques etc. and try and attract the ikind of person you want around.

Join some clubs like student council etc or even chess (don't knock it) where you will find genuine and often shy types who will respect you and know the pain of bullying and or being harassed. Maybe this is directing you to align yourself with classier people and stand up for yourself and or be heard.

Every negative has a positive. I'm sure once you handle the taunting from these jerks and become assertive that if you just hang back a little you'll encounter classier guys and people all around.

As cliched as it sounds, you're a woman let those creeps hear and see you roar over this. Mock them lightly for a bit too and make them see they're wrong. Maybe they'll smarten up and learn to treat girls right as a result.


I'm trying to call my potential boyfriend(still need to get an OK from my parents yet because theres a 3 year age diff) and I keep getting this message: The number you dialed is unreachable, PPS 6180.

What does that mean?? (link)

It sounds like the number is for a cellular phone. He probably doesn't have his voice-mail configured. You'll get that message when he has his phone turned off.

The only other time you will get it is if he's in a remote area or driving in a small town or something where there is no communication tower around to give his phone a signal in or out.

The only other reason for this would be if he changed his phone number and ditched his phone for an upgrade or cancelled service.


One of my friends back in 5th grade who is still kind of my friend now, well he acts as if i was not even in his presence. Also he used to like me in 5th grade and then he like me now,but when he tells me and he becomes my boyfriend, he breaks up with me the next day because he claims that he like another girl....
What do i do? (link)

He doesn't sound like a true friend or a decisive individual. You would think he would know whther he liked you on any level before becoming involved.

He's using you especially if he's trying to get with another girl the day he asked to date you. He's bad news. Drop him now or you're bound to become miserable beyond belief.


Ok i have this friend and he is really close but he is a skater and everyone thinks i am a prep and i really like him but i am afraid to tell him because i am afraid it will ruin our friendship, but he is always flirtin with me, and i dont know what to do. What should i do???!??!?!?! (link)


Tell him that you are getting mixed signals from him. Ask if he wants to be your friend or more? If he's flirting with you he will have to acknowledge this. Tell him regardless that it will not ruin your friendship which it cannot. If your friendship is strong now it will remain so. Go after a definite answer from him and figure out where you stand.


Recently i found out that like one or two of my friend's friends don't really like me or hate me and i don't know why.

I never came across them, I am a perfectionist so I'm pretty sure I don't do anything stupid or be a teacher's pet or soemthing and my personality is like achild so it makes me feel really bad that some people actually HATE me =(.

Is there maybe any reasons why? (link)

It doesn't sound like they were your real friends to start with. I would ask them what their problem with you actually is. See if you inadvertently offended them or not.

If you haven't move on and find people who are worth being friends with. It's really their loss and if they cannot come up with a good reason to dislike you when confronted than I have a hunch it's all about jealousy.

Maybe you have achieved something they wanted for themselves or are on a team or student council in a position they wanted etc. This likely could be your issue. The issue is really wth them and their thinking or hatered cannot hurt you but only the person who is full of hate. Move on and don't give them a second thought.




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