Counselor Speaks

QUESTION:  I am Priya, a 25 year old woman. I have been in a ‘live in’ relationship for the past 2 years. I’ve concealed the relationship from my parents and relatives. Of late, my parents have been putting pressure on me to get married. They are very willing to take into account my preferences in selecting my spouse

 

 

QUESTION: My 15 year old daughter came to me and told me that she had missed her periods the last two months. I took her to a gynecologist for a check-up. I was shocked when the doctor told me that she was pregnant. I could not believe it because we had always given her the best education and moral values possible. When confronted with the doctor’s report, she wept and confessed. However she is not ready to reveal who the guy is. Ever since then she has become withdrawn and often very rebellious. How do I deal with this?

QUESTION:  My husband is a good man, but he gets angry at the kids and says things that he later regrets.  Help me convince him to be careful about these off-the-cuff comments.

QUESTION:  What does behavioral research tell us about the best way to raise children?  Have scientific studies spelled out what works and what doesn t, especially regarding how to discipline properly?