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Dr. M is the author of five advice books for tweens and teens. Her latest is Where Should I Sit at Lunch? The Ultimate 24/7 Guide to Surviving the High School Years. She enjoys dancing, reading, working out and talking with young people about the issues that concern them. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.
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Liz, a first-year college student, is the co-author of three books: Ask Dr. M and Liz; Getting to Know the Real You: 50 Fun Quizzes Just for Girls, and Girls: What's So Bad About Being Good? She loves to dance, paint, make collages, hang out with friends and, of course, give advice.
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Dear Dr. M,
What do I do if my parents are getting a divorce, and I feel like the parent who has to watch my brother, sister, and older grandmother (who lives with us)? I'm only twelve.
—Britany, 12, Florida
Dear Britany,
It's tough enough that your parents are getting divorced, but you have the additional burden of having to take care of your siblings and grandmother. Keep in mind that the situation is probably temporary—your parents are very preoccupied right now with their own emotional and maybe financial issues so they're not paying as much attention to the rest of the family. As your mom and dad get used to their new situation, they should be able to take back the parent role once again. If the situation doesn't ease up for you in a short time, talk to them about your feelings and how you're being affected by the divorce. Let your parents know that you don't mind helping out at home, but you may need to remind them that, as you told me, you're "only twelve."
—Dr. M
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