Hello anu My son is 15 years old. Am unable to understand how to talk to him without him snapping back at me. I m not the usual mom, am intelligent , foreign language teacher and a great mom n am still funbling wt how to deal with a teenaged son. Pls help me out

Ans: Hi!!

You and your daughter are a team! You share a connection that goes beyond human comprehension—it is a soul connection. So, trust yourself and trust your daughter.

She is eleven and soon to be a teenager. Her body and mind are going to undergo many changes, and that preparation has already begun. Her silence and withdrawal may not necessarily be entirely because of you.

Children are remarkably resilient. They understand very well what is happening around them and are often more willing to cooperate than we give them credit for. So, talk to her without guilt. You are doing a great job—you are working, providing for her, and taking care of your child. You really have to believe this yourself.

Being a mother is not an easy job, and you are a working single mother. Give yourself some credit for managing all of this. Be proud of yourself. That positivity and confidence will naturally rub off on your daughter.

I am going to focus on the solutions here.

You want to assure her that you love her and that you are always there for her. So, how do you go about doing this?

Just as you would sit across the table and discuss a problem at the office, I want you to create a similar ritual with your daughter. Every Sunday, sit together and plan the week ahead. Make it something you both look forward to.

Then, try to do something fun together each day. It could be as simple as taking a walk after dinner, playing a game together, reading together, or just sitting and talking. It does not have to be an elaborate activity. Even 20 minutes of meaningful, undivided time every day can make a difference.

You propose the activity and let her choose. Introduce this slowly, until it becomes a natural ritual between the two of you.

Children really don’t need anything expensive or fancy from you. They need your time, your attention, your presence—and those hugs.

One more very important aspect is giving her your undivided attention when she wants to talk to you. Stop whatever you are doing, face her, make eye contact, and listen to her. Let her feel that, at that moment, she has your complete attention.

And finally, try to leave the stress of office work outside the door of your home. When you are home, be completely involved in your home and with your daughter. Talk to her about your day, so that she feels comfortable talking to you about hers.

Have conversations—not just instructions and questions. Create a space where she knows that she can come to you with anything.

These are some simple, everyday ways of reconnecting with your daughter and, more importantly, reassuring her that she is loved, she is important, and you are always there for her.

Happy parenting! Wishing you the very best....

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Kyunki JEE Main 2027 ki aadhikarik jaankari pustika abhi jaari nahi hui hai, isliye main aapko salah dunga ki November ya December 2026 ke aaspaas jaari hone wali aadhikarik jaankari pustika ko zaroor dekhein, taaki patrata niyamon mein kisi bhi badlaav ki jaankari mil sake.

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Ans: Good Morning! Yes, but admission based on your 37% PCM score may not meet the standard eligibility criteria for Maharashtra engineering admissions. Generally, 45% marks in the prescribed Physics + Mathematics + one approved subject combination are required (40% for eligible reserved-category candidates).

Considering your situation, you may explore two options:

1. Improve your qualifying marks: Consider appearing for an improvement examination and, after meeting the eligibility criteria, explore suitable CSE options such as MIT-WPU, DY Patil, Ajeenkya DY Patil, JSPM, PCCOE and other colleges based on your academic profile, budget and admission availability.

2. Explore Management Quota (MQ)/Institute-Level seats: If financially feasible for your parents, you may also enquire with AICTE-approved colleges about Management Quota/Institute-Level seats, particularly where vacancies remain. However, eligibility requirements should be confirmed directly with the respective college before proceeding.

I would recommend improving your qualifying marks first, as it can provide you with a wider range of legitimate admission options. All The Best for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: HI,
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Good question.

As you mentioned, both ALLEN and PW have provided two different opinions, which indicates that they do not have a clear understanding of the topic. If they are struggling to provide even simple information, it raises concerns about their ability to handle more complex subjects.

One advantage of NEET over JEE is the number of attempts allowed.

Firstly, understand that any number of attempts in Class 12 is permissible. If you are taking subjects that include practical components, you must appear for both the theory and practical exams, not just one or the other.

The NTA accepts two different board mark sheets. This was different before COVID, but now they accept them.

Therefore, they cannot disqualify you based on this. This is one of the reasons why the number of students appearing for the NEET exam is higher compared to JEE.

To gain more clarity, please do the following:
1. Kindly request the official government order from both ALLEN and PW.
2. If you have any confusion, I recommend downloading the information bulletin and using Google Lens to translate the details into whichever language you are more comfortable with. This will provide you with more clarity than relying solely on ALLEN and PW.

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