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My Child’s Friend Asked to Be Called a Name Used by Another Gender. Should I Do It?

A reader is unsure how to respond to a child’s wish to go by a different name after learning that the child’s mother decided not to honor the request.

By Philip Galanes

For Black Debutantes in Detroit, Cotillion Is More Than a Ball

The Cotillion Society of Detroit teaches girls not just dance and etiquette but also leadership skills and financial literacy, preparing them to be poised, empowered adults.

By Miranda Barnes for The New York Times

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My Sister-in-Law Spent All Her Parents’ Money When She Took Them In. Now She Wants More!

After her sister-in-law spent the money from the sale of her parents’ house on upgrades to her own, a reader bristles at being made to feel she must chip into costs for their care.

By Philip Galanes

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What Can I Do About My Daughter’s Father Showing Up Drunk?

When an ex returns from out of the blue with the same drinking problem but a new desire to be in his daughter’s life, a reader is unsure how best to protect her child.

By Philip Galanes

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