Dear Abby,

    I'm a helpless mother. My son is 15 years old. I find that the  (old) lie grows，the less we talk. I feel very worried and I  (real) need help.

    My first problem is about his hobbies. He seems to spend too much time computer games. As soon  he gets home, he always turns on the computer, closes the door and locks others out. Tm getting worried about  (he), especially when his English  (teach) told me he always failed in the English exams.

    Second, it seems that he is crazy about the new technology. However, to be  (honesty), I don't have enough money and I can't afford all the (thing) he wants.

    Recently, I  (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. That is  last problem I have.

    Do all the boys behave this way? What should I do to help him?

A helpless mother