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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»Irecently got a phone for my 14th birthday. With the new phone came lots of rules. I have a Kik and a Snapchat app and an Instagram account, etc. (like most teenagers), but my parents decided that they should be able to go through my phone and all my social networking accounts whenever they feel the need. I don't like this because my friends say things my parents would find inappropriate and then my friends get in trouble with my parents. I understand that my parents just mean to keep me safe, especially with cyberbullying around, but I kind of feel like this is a violation of my privacy. Your thoughts? —Violated DEAR VIOLATED » Smart parents work with their kids to develop good, positive and healthy social networking habits. You may actually be much more savvy than your folks about some social media apps, but this experience will be a learning experience for all of you. Your folks are actu- ally providing you with "cover." Occasionally things can spiral out of control. This is when you can respond, truthfully, that your folks are clamp- ing down. The whole idea is to develop good habits and to be open about your concerns. Your parents are the ones who get to be in charge of your phone — for now. Your loss of privacy is a tradeoff you have to accept. Once they see that you are responsible, reason- able and safe, they should trust you to manage this on your own. DEAR AMY » A relative was married this summer. Evidently the bride was planning the wedding for quite some time and it was a lavish affair. The couple are in their late 20s and lived together for a few years before getting married. We (and the majority of the wed ding gu ests) went to considerable expense to fly to and stay at a destination resort and provide a gift. Two months after the wedding, the bride tells the groom she "loves him but is not in love with him" and they are now getting a divorce. Several months have passed. We have neither received a thank-you for the wedding gift nor has the gift been returned. We have not received com- munication from either person. How do we approach this? — Feeling Defrauded and Disgusted DEAR DISGUSTED » This couple have stomped all over every petunia of conventional politeness. They owe all their guests an appropriately sheep- ish explanation and an acknowledgment of your investment (personal and otherwise) in their union. They should also return the gifts — even though they don't "have" to. They will not do any of these things. If you are in- vited to another wedding from this family member, you might choose to cel- ebrate at home. 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