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Am I Depriving My Child By Not Making Her Do More Extra Curricular Activities? – Daily Dilemma

Sean McMaster — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:33:14 +0000

Here is Today’s Daily Dilemma: Was told today that I’m not being an effective parent because I don’t involve my daughter in more out of school activities. Because she only does dance, she is not going to grow into a well rounded person. First of all, my daughter CHOOSES to only want to do [...]

Now his Is Serious: An Xbox Live Outage

Richie Phillips — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:47:13 +0000

Sure there is a threat of nuclear war. Sure there is a bird flu outbreak. And of course the economy is still on a teeter-totter. But THIS folks is serious stuff: An Xbox fail! According to an article at nbcnews.com, there were alot of very frustrated Xbox users recently. If you couldn’t manage your friends [...]

Typical Teenager Or Behavior Problem? – Daily Dilemma

Sean McMaster — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:15:49 +0000

Here is Today’s Daily Dilemma: My friend has a 13 year old boy that is down right terrible to her. He is so rude, disrespectful, ignores what she says even if she asks him a simple question as “What would you like for lunch”. He gets even more mad when she won’t buy him what [...]

My Kid Calls Me By My First Name, Is This OK? – Daily Dilemma

Sean McMaster — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:06:52 +0000

Here is Today's Daily Dilemma:

I saw the article Richie posted about kids calling their parents by their first name and I have this same exact problem right now! All of a sudden my twelve year old son insists on calling me by my first name, instead of Mom, and I hate it! I tell him every time he needs to call me Mom and that it’s not right for him to call me by my first name, but he just keeps doing it. What can I do t

Should I Break Up With My Boyfriend Just Because I Know He's NOT "The One" – Daily Dilemma

Sean McMaster — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:00:02 +0000

Here Is Today’s Daily Dilemma: I’m 17 and in my first “real” relationship with a guy I’ve been dating for about four months. I really liked him at first, and he’s met my family and my family absolutely loves him. They think he’s perfect for me. I think he’s a great guy, but I’m pretty [...]

How Do You Handle Being A Teenager With Divorced Parents? – Daily Dilemma

Sean McMaster — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:42:32 +0000

Here is Today's Daily Dilemma:

I am a 17 year old girl and my parents have been divorced since I was kid. It wasn't an ugly divorce and really, I think I adjusted well to being a child of two households. Until recently.

I have a

Human Dolls! A New Trend With Young Women

Sean McMaster — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:54:54 +0000

I usually like to have some sort of witty take on the things I write about but this time I got nothin'. There is a very strange new trend going on that I can only hope will not catch on worldwide. Young women using make up, clothes, a blank stare and yes, sometimes lots of plastic surgery to look like "living" dolls.

Should I Give A Friend Parenting Advice? – Daily Dilemma

Sean McMaster — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:37:45 +0000

Here is Today’s Daily Dilemma: My girlfriends daughter, 16, has been dressing very, well, inappropriately lately. I noticed this change in wardrobe a couple months ago but have not said anything. Lately, it’s been getting REALLY bad. To the point where I am hearing things about the way she dresses from other parents and her [...]

My 13 Year Old Wont Stop Lying – Daily Dilemma

Sean McMaster — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:31:49 +0000

Here’s Today’s Daily Dilemma: My 13 year old daughter is a compulsive liar. She lies about everything. It’s been going on for a while now and I can’t take it anymore. It doesn’t matter what we talk about, it all lies. From her school day to her social life to everyday simple questions. At [...]

I Found Photos Of My 17 Year Old At A Party With Alcohol – Daily Dilemma [POLL]

Sean McMaster — Wed, 30 May 2012 10:23:59 +0000

The "Daily Dilemma" on the Sean and Richie Show is featured every weekday morning at 6:40am. We and the listeners take on someone's problems and try to offer different perspectives. Now, these don't have to be huge problems- it could just be something bothering you or a friend, or it could be some little thing you and another just can't agree on. If you have a dilemma to share we'd love to hear it just e-mail us here at the show.

Three Saratoga Springs Teenagers Facing Possible Jail Time

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:57:32 +0000

Three Teenagers from Saratoga Springs might be spending some of their high school years in prison. In a press release from the Saratoga Springs Police, 17-year-old Spencer P. Hellwig, 16-year-old William H. Bruder and 17-year-old Jacob J. Hyland were arrested on Friday. The three teens went out late Thursday night and early Friday morning, April [...]

Four Bullying Related Suicides In One Month. What's Going On? [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:43:53 +0000

It’s amazing how the bullying problem in America just seems to get worse and worse. I hate to bring the party down here, but something’s got to be done about it and fast! CNN.com has had several new stories about this that will break even a heartless person’s heart. Here’s a recent report: It’s depressing. [...]

What First Car Should Your Teenager Buy?

Richie Phillips — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:32:18 +0000

You’re not going to like what I have to say here. You’re either going to call me an elitist, or impractical, or both. But I just read an article recommending “first cars” for teenagers. Are they kidding me here? Disclaimer: I’m not knocking any of these brand names. But having gone thru this once with [...]

A Teenager Straps A Little Bitty Camera to Fireworks!

Richie Phillips — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:32:19 +0000

This could only come from the mind of a teenager. An adult would be too worried that their prized camera would get damaged, or that fireworks would hit someone’s house and inspire a lawsuit. But teenagers are “free thinkers”, shall we say. Here’s an example: This is a really intriguing idea – to [...]

Youths Experimenting With Alcohol

GNA — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:00:11 +0000

Do you know where your child has been in the last month? A new report from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration claims about six-percent of American youths aged 12 to 14 have had at least one drink containing alcohol in the past month. That equals out to be about 710-thousand adolescents. Wow, right? Even [...]

OK Not To Wash Your Jeans For A Year

Richie Phillips — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:00:38 +0000

Some people look great in jeans. The may look old and dirty, but they’re not. Dirty jeans. Hey, I wouldn’t wear them. I actually catch alot of grief at home for wearing them once and then throwing them in the wash.. But if you ask some people (teens, especially) , they may tell you something [...]