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DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman THEDUPLEX GlennMcCoy ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARAMY»Acouple we know, who have a 14-year-old daughter and a 5-year-old son, just wel- comed an 18-year-old boy (whom they have known for years), into their home to live. He has been thrown out of his parents' home, but I don't know why. The 18-year-old has a job and helps them with the bills. He doesn't have a car. I see a potential TRAIN WRECK in the offing. To allow two un- related teenagers to live in the same house seems to deliver an open invita- tion to a real problem, should their hormones become inflamed. Please offer your advice and feedback, in hopes that they read your column. —Worried DEAR WORRIED » Here's my feedback: To people who offer shelter to others who need it — thank you. You are heroes. To neighbors, friends and extended family members who take in teenagers going through a rough patch: Thank you. You are demonstrat- ing true family values. Your assumption that unrelated teenagers shouldn't cohabit because of "inflamed hormones" is faulty. Using your logic, my family shouldn't have welcomed exchange students into our household during my childhood. Teens shouldn't attend co-ed sleepaway camp, or live alongside other teenag- ers and young adults for months as counselors. And not to put too fine a point on it, but what about the "inflamed hor- mones" of both parents with this young man in the house? Using your logic, surely the family is surrounded by new risks and temptations, and the 18-year-old is also at risk. There is no question that bringing an unre- l at e d p e r s on i nt o t he household changes the dynamic of the household and places both children at an elevated risk for sexual contact or abuse. But your automatic assumptions about the risk might be outsized; and, impor- tantly, this is none of your business. DEAR AMY » "New Mom" was worried about her in-laws staying with her for an extended period when she gives birth to her second child. She should look into a nearby Airbnb listing. We have one near our house and we now use it as our frequent guest house. — Happier DEAR HAPPIER » Definitely. Teen moving into household could place family at risk You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@amydickinson. com and follow her on Twitter @askingamy. Amy Dickinson Ask Amy Sudoku Instructions:Theobjectistoplacethe numbers1to9intheemptysquaresso thateachrow,eachcolumnandeach 3x3boxcontainsthenumberonlyonce. AnswertoPreviousPuzzle CelebrityCipher ByLuisCampos Instructions:CelebrityCiphercryptogramsarecreatedfromquotationsbyfamouspeople, pastandpresent.Eachletterinthecipherstandsforanother. 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Your focus should be on self-im- provement and learning all you can to ensure that you are up to date with the latest trends. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Rely on your intuition when it comes to investments, joint ventures or other people's af- fairs. Ask questions and take action based on facts, not assumptions. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Keep your life and everything you do simple, affordable and respectful of the people around you. Tolerance and diplomacy are encouraged. Keep your fam- ily or close friends in mind when making decisions. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Share your thoughts and ask questions. Getting along with people who can make your life easier will help you get a firm hold on your financial future. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Travel less and refrain from sharing personal data. Someone will be looking for a way to manipulate or coerce you into spending money or reveal- ing secret information. Protect your assets and possessions. 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