"DEAR ABBY: If I am aware that a 16-year-old is having sexual relations with another 16-year-old, should I inform the parents? WONDERING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE DEAR WONDERING: The age of consent in New Hampshire is 16. Rather than tell the parents, talk to the teens to be sure they know what they need to know about the responsibilities that go along with sex to help them prevent an unwanted pregnancy or an STD."
"My daughters, grandchildren, nieces and nephew not only fail to acknowledge gifts which involve thought, time and effort, but they also do not acknowledge receiving them when I send them by mail. My mother taught me to write thank-you notes, and I taught my daughters the same, but you'd never know it. My daughters and nieces have not taught their children to acknowledge gifts, and if I don't personally hand the gift to any of them, I don't know if it was received."
The age of consent in New Hampshire is 16. Adults who learn that two 16-year-olds are sexually active should talk directly with the teens about responsibilities, contraception, and STD prevention rather than informing parents. Many family members fail to send or acknowledge thank-you notes for thoughtful gifts, causing frustration for givers. Practical responses include enclosing self-addressed, stamped envelopes, teaching concise and sincere note-writing, and considering withholding gifts from recipients who repeatedly show ingratitude. A resource titled How To Write Letters for All Occasions can help those who struggle to compose thank-you notes.
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