Dear Agony Aunt
Welcome to our parenting advice column! Parenthood is a journey filled with joy, challenges, and everything in between. Whether you’re a first-time parent or have a growing family, we understand that the ups and downs of raising children can be overwhelming at times.
In this column, we provide a safe space to address your concerns, seek guidance, and share experiences. From managing toddler tantrums to navigating the teen years, we’re here to offer support and advice to help you feel more confident and empowered in your parenting journey. So, submit your questions, dilemmas, and stories to sales@tuitionnearme.org or complete this online form, and let’s navigate the rollercoaster of parenthood together.
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Concerned Mother: Teacher sent multiple warning but son doesn’t care about homework
Dear Agony Aunt, I’m writing to you with a heavy heart, as I am feeling quite lost with my son’s school performance. He is in primary school and has recently been getting warnings from his teacher about not completing and submitting his homework. I’ve tried to follow up with him, but he seems completely indifferent.… Read more
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Worried Mother: My Daughter is Spending Too Much at Her School’s Bookshop
Dear Agony Aunt, I am writing to seek your advice on a matter that has been troubling me for quite some time now. My daughter, who is in primary school, has been spending a significant portion of her daily allowance on purchasing small items like cute erasers, pens, keychains, etc from the school’s bookshop. While… Read more
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Worried Mother: Daughter is failing at school and I am so tired to send her to school everyday
Dear Agony Aunt, I am writing to you because I am feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. I am a single mother working long hours to provide for my family, and my daughter is currently studying in secondary school. Lately, I have noticed that my daughter’s academic performance has been declining. She seems disinterested in her studies… Read more
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Help Needed: Son Forging My Signature on His Test Papers
Dear Agony Aunt, I am writing to seek your advice on a troubling matter involving my 8-year-old son. Recently, I discovered that he has been hiding his graded test papers from school and even worse, he has been forging my signature on these papers before passing them to his teachers. I am deeply concerned about… Read more
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Worried Mother: Daughter wants to go home by herself after school
Dear Agony Aunt, I am writing to seek your advice on a matter that has been weighing heavily on my mind. My daughter, who is currently studying in secondary school, has recently expressed her desire to start going home by herself after school. Up until now, I have always been the one to pick her… Read more
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Concerned Mother: No money to send Son to Math tuition
A concerned mother seeks advice for her son, who struggles with primary school math. Despite her efforts to encourage him, she feels helpless due to her own limited math skills and financial constraints on tutoring. The response offers suggestions like making math fun, using online resources, creating a study routine, and encouraging a growth mindset. Read more