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Created on : Friday, January 13, 2006, 02:27:28 pm

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(Original Air Date: 01/20/06) Dr. Phil fields questions from teens across the country. Alysia, 17, wants her mom to approve of her 30-year-old boyfriend, Jamie -- who's in jail and has been charged with domestic violence. Her mother, Linda, says she's living a parent's worst nightmare. She says her daughter was working hard and headed toward college until she met this man, and now her future is at stake. Next, Kaylene, 15, is upset that her mother has banned her from using a Web site where she posted pictures of herself in a bikini. Is the Internet a safe place for a 15-year-old girl? Then, Brittany, 14, says her family moved to Nashville to pursue her dream of being a singer. But now that her parents are having marriage problems, she's caught in the middle and thinks it's all her fault. Plus, see the exciting new project The Dr. Phil Foundation is working on to help some wonderful children beat the odds! Talk about the show here.

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clhgsh

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March 18, 2006, 3:39 pm PST

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As a female who works in the Dept. of Corrections at an all-male facility, I can honestly tell Alysia that her boyfriend will not change. He's already on the road to being a repeat offender. He's playing with your mind girl!! I wish I could tell you all the horror stories about what really happens on the inside of a prison, but I don't have enough space. Here's a little secret.....being surrounded by only men 24 hrs. a day in prison, do you honeslty think he is remaining faithful to you? Is absolutely horrifying I know, but it's one of the harsh realities of prison! Prison is literally one of the nastiest places in the world. All I can say is take a real hard look at the road he is already on......is that really what u want your future to be? Take the time to grow up and do all the things you want to do before settling down, I promise you will not regret it. Find someone descent who will treat you like the priceless jewel that you are. DO NOT SETTLE FOR LESS THAN WHAT YOU DESERVE, and you definitely deserve more than what you have now.

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March 18, 2006, 4:58 pm PST

PARENTS SHOULD NOT INVOLVE THEIR KIDS

PARENTS SHOULDNT NOT INVOLVE THEIR KIDS IN THEIR MARIRAGE OR DIVORCE BUT THEY SHOULD MAKE AN EXTRA EFFORT TO TELL THEM IT ISNT BECAUSE OF THEM. MY FATHER HAS BEEN MARRIED AND DIVORCED TWICE.

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March 18, 2006, 6:56 pm PST

be a good kid and have clean fun

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this young lady is seventeen,she thinks she is a soulmate to an inmate. i hope she wakes up before it is too late. this man knows one lifestyle. he will drag you into it and you will end up cellmates at two different cells. drop it while you ccan and better your life.

Do not be around people like that. i was and got hurt big time. it is not some thing you wontto do. i did and i got hurt big time. good and have fun Diane Kunz

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March 18, 2006, 11:00 pm PST

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My daughter is being disciplined for her part in all of this (i.e. no internet access for a time), also, I have repeatedly warned her of the dangers. I know she has a definite responsibility in this situation.However, when the people running a website are informed that they have been lied to, don't you feel they have the responsibility of removing these kids and restricting them from access?

"when the people running a website are informed that they have been lied to, don't you feel they have the responsibility of removing these kids and restricting them from access?"

thats so naive its almost cute. myspace is a dating/swingers site..the more traffic they generate the more the owners can charge advertisers...cute girls in underwear brings traffic..

its the sign of the times and fighting the trend would be like holding up a frisbee sized shield to ward off a tsunami...... and the good dr's advice on suggesting building their self esteem so high that they wouldnt fall prey, is also a bit naive...well intentioned of course...but he was closer to the mark when he suggested to simply remove all the computers from the house...

its that simple really...just dont give them access...ever...

teenage girls are for the most part, strumpets...thats just the way it is..

chunky love

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manofgoods

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March 19, 2006, 9:22 am PST

About Myspace.

Many people would use MySpace to meet people, & such. I think that EVERY parent who's child is under the age of 18 should definitely have their stuff monitored(or to get their E-mail addresses & Passwords, at least). Another question:Besides using MySpace at home, what about other places? Such as the library, or other places like that? Their parents won't be able to watch their children on that! If they don't have their computers filtered like my libraries does, then shame on them! I'm 23 years old & use MySpace, & I know better than to mess with someone under the age of 18! Sometimes they'll just lie about their age & I wouldn't know it! Some kids do that & I wonder why. How can we find out about that?

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March 19, 2006, 11:16 am PST

Parents blaming kids?

Hi, I'm a 17 year old and ever since I was raped by my brother my parents have fought non-stop. I'm starting to think they always fought, but since I got the added stress I have noticed it more. They don't live with each other because my brother is not allowed to live with me. So whenever my dad comes over I want to be happy but they fight everytime they are together and one of them walks away mad. My mom always says what she hates about my dad and vis versa. My mom even has said "My worst mistake was marrying your dad." She talks about how stupid he is how she wants to leave him and my brother agrees with her. It drives me crazy. I'm scared of her and don't want to be around her, but I don't know who's side to take so I hate both mom and dad.

Dr. Phil while talking to the girl who's family moved so she could pursue a career in music said they shouldn't be asking her questions about their relationship. Well, mine don' t they just bitch about the other one do you guys think that's still wrong?

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March 19, 2006, 7:28 pm PST

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Hi, I'm a 17 year old and ever since I was raped by my brother my parents have fought non-stop. I'm starting to think they always fought, but since I got the added stress I have noticed it more. They don't live with each other because my brother is not allowed to live with me. So whenever my dad comes over I want to be happy but they fight everytime they are together and one of them walks away mad. My mom always says what she hates about my dad and vis versa. My mom even has said "My worst mistake was marrying your dad." She talks about how stupid he is how she wants to leave him and my brother agrees with her. It drives me crazy. I'm scared of her and don't want to be around her, but I don't know who's side to take so I hate both mom and dad.

Dr. Phil while talking to the girl who's family moved so she could pursue a career in music said they shouldn't be asking her questions about their relationship. Well, mine don' t they just bitch about the other one do you guys think that's still wrong?

Yes, that is definitely wrong. sometimes parents do that without really realizing the effects it has on their kids....have you tried to explain to either one of them how it bothers you to have to hear them critizing one another?

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March 19, 2006, 7:35 pm PST

Why does she want him?

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I don't understand why she would want a 30 year old guy who's in jail and has a baby.... 30 years old is too big of a age difference.... i'm 16 and i wouldn't even think about dating someone who's 21 let alone 30.... I can relate to her in the way that she wants to try and help to get him on the right path.... cuz i try to do that with my friends.... but they r my own age.... he's just using her, and she's falling for it.... i also think in a way, he brainwashed her sorta.... I hope she realizes that he's not a "soulmate".... and that she deserves better....

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March 19, 2006, 8:36 pm PST

myspace is not the problem

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I'm 19 years old and use Myspace. Myspace is not the problem. Parents should not have to monitor their children and have access to their emails and all their passwords. All that will do is cause the child to get pissed off and rebel against their parents. Minors need to realize that people aren't always what they seem, and they shouldn't go meet someone they met online without some kind of protection. It doesn't just happen to kids under 18. It happens to people over 18 as well. Some 20some year old girl was murdered in my state by some 20some year old guy she met on Myspace. It's just plain stupidity is the problem. People need to be educated on what to do and what not to do.

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March 20, 2006, 2:59 am PST

Typical KID response

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I've been on MySpace for over two years now, and nothing has ever happened me. I've gone as far as putting my phone number on the site, with no result. It's not like I even have close friends on there, either. I have over 2,000. I don't understand why it's such a big deal. If you are teaching your children, which you obviously are, to put revealing pictures, on the site, then you should be blaming yourself.
Personally, I beleive that sheltering your children only resuilts in lashing out and being an out of control teen. My parents have never done this to me, and I am successful in both school in the real world.
Give it a break, seriuosly.

I haven't been raped, but I KNOW it could happen to me. I haven't been hit by a train, but I KNOW it could happen to me! Consider yourself lucky!!! Since you know the risk of placing your phone number and other personal information on the site, you are CHOOSING to be irresponsible and live dangerously. THAT ALONE tells us you are immature and still just a kid!

You would know nothing about "sheltering" kids at your age. And did you ever think your own parents could be doing something wrong? If they let you run wild on MY SPACE, than they have done something wrong. Don't they care enough to see that you take safety precautions? Many parents who don't take the time to see what their children are up to simply are too selfish and involved in their own lives to take time for their children...time that COULD prevent something bad from occurring to an innocent teen.

As a former law enforcement officer and current high school teacher, I can tell you I'VE seen (firsthand) what can and does happen daily in this country to young kids such as yourself who think you're untouchable. I've worked with the rape victims and beating victims and they were once like you; they thought because it hadn't happened to them it never would. They learned the HARD way!

Consider yourself just plain lucky, but start smartening up before you're the next victims of a predator who is MUCH smarter and more manipulative than you could ever hope to be! And wake up your well-meaning but neglectful parents while you're at it!!! GEESH!!!

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