Dear Abby,

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

    My first problem is about his hobbies. He seems to spend too much time {#blank#}3{#/blank#}computer games. As soon {#blank#}4{#/blank#} he gets home, he always turns on the computer, closes the door and locks others out. Tm getting worried about {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (he), especially when his English {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (teach) told me he always failed in the English exams.

    Second, it seems that he is crazy about the new technology. However, to be {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (honesty), I don't have enough money and I can't afford all the{#blank#}8{#/blank#} (thing) he wants.

    Recently, I {#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. That is {#blank#}10{#/blank#} last problem I have.

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

A helpless mother