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Teen daughter has become very withdrawn

Lately I’ve noticed that my teen daughter seems withdrawn. She doesn’t like to do what she used to enjoy and she’s less chatty. Her grades are not suffering and she is still attending her CCAs. How should I approach this?

Is it okay to try for a daughter via IVF?

I am blessed with two sons, but I have a strong desire to have a daughter. As I am approaching 40, I am concerned about whether my physical health and emotional capacity can handle raising another son.

An older course mate told me to masturbate

Last year, a course mate who is at least 20 years older than myself talked about his masturbation and porn obsession in video calls and text messages to me. He even told me to masturbate, which made me even more uncomfortable.

A rift with mum

My mum has been a single parent since I was young. My sibling and I left to study abroad and thereafter returned to Singapore to work.

How do I prevent showing favouritism to my kids?

I know it’s bad to show favouritism between children. However, in achievement-oriented Singapore, it is easy to praise one for their hard work and success at achieving a good score or getting an award.

Annoyed by my cousin’s inconsiderate nature

Travelling with my cousin was a test of my patience. As a caring Christian, should I point out these inconsiderate habits of hers for her own good, or is God teaching me patience and forbearance?

How do I handle my non-Christian family’s religious rituals?

I’m a new believer and come from a family of non-believers. My parents are ok with me attending church services but are strictly against me getting baptised. They feel that if I get baptised, I’ll be unable to “account” to them and the family, especially in events like funerals or death anniversaries, because I am unable to partake in rituals. If I get baptised without telling them and carry out the religious rituals, will I be violating God’s commandment not to bow to idols? On the other hand, how do I honour my parents?

My daughter is getting pulled into feng shui practices

My daughter is a Christian but lately, she has been lured into feng shui practices. This year it has gotten more serious with her attending webinars by feng shui masters. Her obsession has led her to neglect her family’s needs and making big expenses in support of these beliefs, even changing her name.

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