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DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman GETFUZZY DarbyConley ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARAMY»Thereisa teacher at the local high school who I see at many social, school and sport events. She is always tell- ing stories about students at the school to anyone who will listen. These sto- ries are highly confiden- tial, such as a young adult who was hospitalized for depres- sion and a suicide attempt, a child who has anorexia and an anxiety dis- order, and parents going through a nasty divorce. I have pulled her aside and also said in front of the entire group that she is gossiping and I think she should stop sharing this information, but she does not stop. She once said that she would not use the child's name, but it is obvious who the child/family is by the details of the stories. I feel terrible for these children. This gossip can be harmful, it spreads quickly and can follow them for a long time. How can I get her to stop? Should I tell her su- pervisor or the principal? I do not want to get her in trouble but feel I need to help protect these chil- dren and their families. —ConcernedParent DEAR PARENT » When a teacher disrespects students through gossip, it turns the teacher into an immature, misbehav- ing, attention-hogging teenager. You have tried and obviously cannot get this teacher to stop gossip- ing. The only course of action left to you is to contact the principal. If this teacher is violating official privacy guidelines, then she should get into trouble. DEAR AMY » Our sixth- grade daughter, "Anna," has a school friend "Kris- ta," who she really con- nects with, but Krista's mother is a nightmare. She intrudes herself unin- vited, behaves badly and is overall inappropriate. Anna and I recently witnessed her yanking Krista around by the hair while insulting her. Privately I told her how uncomfortable she made us, hoping to advocate for the child. She told Krista I think she is a lousy mother. It has become clear this woman has a drink- ing problem. I have been advised by a social worker not to report her as it could cause more harm than good, and the father seems responsible, stable and loving. Krista is welcome in our home, but I will not allow Anna to return the visits. Is there a good way to allow Krista to visit my daughter in our home but not in hers? — Challenged DEAR CHALLENGED » This mother knows you disap- prove of her parenting because you were honest with her. She has told her daughter that you think she's a lousy par- ent. Explain to "Krista," "I've talked with Anna and I don't feel comfort- able sending her to your house. But we always love having you here and would like you to be with us whenever you want." You don't need to sup- ply reasons, but let the girl know that the direc- tive comes from you. 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