Our Reader to Reader Question of the Week:

Dear Readers,
, “What a kook,” and you are probably right. Maybe the menopause has something to do with it. My two sons are fifteen and eighteen. I love them very much- perhaps too much. It’s the older boy I’m worried about. He always made excellent grades and was accepted by the college of his choice. He is thoughtful and kind and seems to be ex-tremely attractive to girls. I know you’ll say, “So what are you worrying about?” It’s true, I don’t have anything to worry about but I worry anyway. Particularly do I worry that he might take up drinking and be loose with girls. Most of his friends drink, and it scares me to death. I guess what I’m asking is how can I be relaxed about this boy and give him the freedom he deserves?-Anxious Parent