Dear Abby,

    I'm a helpless mother. My son Tom is 15 years old. I find that the older he{#blank#}1{#/blank#} (grow), the less we talk. I feel very sad and I {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (real) need help.

    My first problem is about his hobbies. He spends almost all his spare time{#blank#}3{#/blank#} computer games. When he gets home, he always turns on the computer and closes the door. I'm getting{#blank#}4{#/blank#} (worry) about him, {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (especial) when his English teacher tells me he always gets low {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (mark) in the English exams.

    {#blank#}7{#/blank#}, he likes new technology, but I don't have enough money and I can't{#blank#}8{#/blank#} (afford) all the things he wants. Recently, I've {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(find) that he is always alone. I've never seen him talking to his friends on the phone or going out with anyone on weekends.    What should I do to help him? Please give me some advice.

{#blank#}10{#/blank#} helpless mother