Question

1) Young people can ask elders for confidential advice on websites like www.elderwisdomcircle.org. Complete the letters of advice below with should or shouldn’t.

a) Having your parents split up is difficult. Remember that they both love you and that you _______ try to fix their problems. You ________choose to be with whichever parent is the one who you can talk to easiest. Explain to each parent that you love them, but you’re concerned about making a choice. You _______ do this at a calm moment.


b) Thank you for contacting us here at EWC. The fact that he is not cute and
not popular ________ be a problem. Some of the finest long term
relationships that I know came out of a situation like the one you have
described.

I think you ________ start with what you know to be true and see
where it goes from there. You ________let others (outside
your family) dictate what is good for you, in my opinion.

We wish you well in your decision in this matter and if you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to write us here at EWC.

Answer 1

a) Having your parents split up is difficult. Remember that they both love you and that you _______ try to fix their problems. You ________choose to be with whichever parent is the one who you can talk to easiest. Explain to each parent that you love them, but you’re concerned about making a choice. You _______ do this at a calm moment.


b) Thank you for contacting us here at EWC. The fact that he is not cute and 
not popular ________ be a problem. Some of the finest long term 
relationships that I know came out of a situation like the one you have 
described. 

I think you ________ start with what you know to be true and see 
where it goes from there. You ________let others (outside 
your family) dictate what is good for you, in my opinion.