HINTS FROM HELOISE
Dear Heloise:
Back in the day, bullying and intimidation by kids and classmates used to STOP the minute a child stepped off the school bus. Today though, with social media, it can perpetuate.
Kids can post demeaning, humiliating and, most importantly, UNTRUE things about classmates online, 24/7, for everyone to see.
This is why I take my kids’ phones from them when they get home, and all of their activity is reviewed. I trust my kids, but I want to make sure they understand how much words matter.
— CindyW. in Illinois
Dear Heloise:
I am a senior citizen with disabilities. When I go into cafes or restaurants, most have armless chairs, making it difficult to get up, because the tables are high. I choose only restaurants or cafes that have chairs with arms. — Lauretta G., Papillion, Neb.