Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By PHILLIP MILANO Question Do Down syndrome kids realize they have a disability? Sam, 15, female, St. Charles, Ill. Replies I worked for years with people with Down syndrome. I’m sure they know they’re different. It depends on how high-functioning they are, how much they really “get.” Also, the older they are, the more they realize differences. Ellen, 44, Mesa, …
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DARE TO ASK: Kid, you’re listening to ‘my’ music
By PHILLIP MILANO Question What do people think of teens listening to classic rock? My friends and I like Led Zeppelin, and, for the most part, older adults comment positively. However, we have encountered a few who’ve given us grief for liking “their” music. Emily, 16, Toronto Replies Many of my peers don’t understand why I enjoy the music my …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Who’s who: Gay couples label roles?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question In a heterosexual marriage, there is a “husband” and a “wife.” Do married (or similarly committed) homosexual partners think of themselves this way? If so, how do they decide who’s who? Bill, 48, straight, Jacksonville Replies It has been my experience in meeting gay couples that one may feel more interest in “womanly” things such as …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: He’s white, she’s black: A problem?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question I’ve noted curious reactions to white male/black female relationships. What are opinions about this? K.N., 26, black female, Washington Replies My husband-to-be is white. In public we get looks of surprise or dismay from white women or black men. Yet it’s fine for a black man to date a white woman. Mind-boggling. DeeDee, black, Louisville, Ky. …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Underwear, or lack of, is the issue
By PHILLIP MILANO Question I have “gone commando” (no underwear) for a few years. When I suggest it to other women to prevent yeast infections and for comfort, they think it is slutty or that I must be “secretly kinky.” Has anyone else run into this stupidity? Rina, 22, Royal Palm Beach Replies I haven’t worn underwear in about two …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Passing out from grief at funeral?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question What is the origin and significance in Hispanic culture of grieving (weeping) until one passes out after the death of a loved one? This was widespread after the death of a popular local girl. J. Cook, 43, white, Fillmore, Calif. Replies Wow! Passing out. This girl must have been truly loved and the people around her …
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