Episode 68: Why can't we use our phones on Shabbos if it helps us feel less lonely?

Questions explored in this episode:1. I am doing things that my parents don't know about. How can I stop myself? (01:09)2. I am making decisions that I end up regretting. What can I do? (13:15)3. How can I make both my parents happy when I need to choose one over the other? (19:19)Submit your questions at www.jewishteentalk.com!Reach out if you would like your story featured on our podcast :)

Questions explored in this episode:1. I'm struggling with watching movies. It makes me feel horrible when I watch. How do I control myself? (02:10)Resource for screen addiction: https://guardyoureyes.com/landinghttps://guardyoureyes.com/2. How do I find a mashpia to help me with life decisions? (13:00)Mashpia Directory Website: https://www.liveandlearn.ch/mashpia-database3. How can I set limits to stop using my phone too much? (18:24)4. Do you answer all the questions that come through? (23:27)Submit your anonymous questions at www.jewishteentalk.com!

Questions explored in this episode:1. Is it okay if I don't always agree what Israel does? (00:57) 2. What if I want to keep halacha but my family isn't so strict. Who do I follow? (05:47)3. Why can't we use our phones on Shabbos if it helps us feel less lonely? (13:40)Submit your questions at www.jewishteentalk.com!

Questions explored in this episode:1.  I developed an addiction as a result of abuse. What can I do to stop it? (see Episode 60 & 64)2. My school discourages going to college or university. How do I support my family? (02:01)3. Why do people pretend that everyone is happy being frum? (13:48)Submit your questions at www.jewishteentalk.com!

Questions explored in this episode:1. I am in shidduchim and very afraid that I will not find a wife, because my sister is openly transgender. Please advise!2. I'm struggling with watching movies after seminary. Should I start shidduchim?Submit your anonymous questions at www.jewishteentalk.com!

Questions explored in this episode:1. I overthink conversations and obsess about relationships. How can I work on this?2. My friend overdosed. How do I process this?Submit your questions at www.jewishteentalk.com!

Questions explored in this episode:1. I feel left out from girls in my class planning to go away together for the summer. Please can you help me? (02:51)2. I have many symptoms that point to sexual or non sexual trauma, but I can’t recall anything. Please guide me... (10:41)3. My father talks badly about my mother and my mother tries to prove her herself to me. It makes me very uncomfortable. What should I do? (21:03)

Questions explored in this episode:1. I’m horrified and terrified by the idea of being with my husband when the time comes. What am I supposed to do about that because it’s an important part of marriage? (01:02)2. Sometimes I have trouble getting up in the morning because I go to sleep really late. Why can’t I just get my act together? (08:45)3. I have a teacher who gets into my personal space and talks to me much too friendly. What can I do and who can I talk to about this? (15:00)4. I recently started taking meds for my mental illness. What do I do with people telling me I could do whatever I set my mind to? (19:13)Submit your questions at www.jewishteentalk.com!

Questions explored in this episode:1. I have no interest in boys. I’m worried that this will be an issue when I am ready to date. Is this normal for someone my age to be thinking about this and is it something I should be worried about? (02:25)2. How can I not be embarrassed being seen in public with my non-religious relatives? (08:31)3. How do people have so many children? Some kids will inevitably end up being neglected... (13:23)4. My parents are constantly fighting and putting each other down. I’m afraid to bring my friends over in case my parents explode at each other. What can I do? (17:21)Submit your anonymous questions at www.jewishteentalk.com!

Questions explored in this episode:1. Is it normal to imagine how people would look without clothing on? (01:24)2. My parents are separated and my dad showed up at school to give me money. It feels like taking sides by taking the money. What do I do? (11:23)3. All my friends are applying to sleepover camp. My parents can’t afford to send me. How do I convince them to send me? (18:32)4. Why do teachers use codewords to talk about topics that we will anyways find out later? (26:06)5. I feel like being held back from buying non-tznius clothes is crushing my identity and self expression. How do I handle this? (32:24)