By PHILLIP MILANO Question Do female swimmers have small breasts because they swim, or do they swim because they have small breasts? Kyle and Cody, 15, Clay County Replies Top female swimmers swim because they have small breasts. Certain sports are conducive to different body shapes. Also, if some male swimmers go so far as to shave their heads to …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question I always see children and teens degrading their parents or making them look or feel stupid. Is this the parents’ fault, or is it just what society is coming to? Luz, 20, female, Illinois Replies I’m a high school biology teacher and you would not believe how much teens disrespect everything. I’ve seen them throw fits …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do atheists not believe in God? Do we need proof to believe in Him? Don’t we only need love? George, 15, Jacksonville Replies I am not willing to believe unless I see valid proof. My parents were scientists and taught me not to assume. Lynn, 29, atheist, Washington, D.C. If a person told you they …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question I am an amputee and on crutches all the time. Would that really keep someone from asking me out? Samantha, 21, Seattle Replies I would certainly be curious about the stump. It’s not something you normally see. The thought doesn’t gross me out, but it is unusual. After I got over it, I think I would …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question How do you differentiate between different Asians, i.e. Korean, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, etc.? Rachel, 36, white, Canada Replies Good luck. I’m Asian and I can barely tell. What complicates matters is intermarriage between different ethnicities. Also, the Chinese have migrated throughout history to many parts of Asia, giving their genetic material to other people. Siggy, Newport …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do African-American women pick up their babies by one arm? Are they aware they can dislocate the shoulder? Becky, Jacksonville Replies I hate anyone picking up a young child like that, and I do not pay attention to the race of the offender. My mother has always said the same thing: she hates to see …