Dear Pam:

   I am a boy 14 years old. I would like a motor scooter, but my parents think they are dangerous and won't let me have one. How can I change their mind?

Dear Desperate:

   If you get desperate over motor scooters you're going to have a rough time in life.

   Your parents' attitude is understandable. Motor scooters do get involved in a good many accidents and the scooters always lose. But if you are still insistant upon having one, start saving to buy one. When your parents see you doing without to save for one, they may give in.

Dear Pam:

I like a certain boy very much. He liked me too until several girls started spreading untrue rumors about me. Now the boy ignores me, and, what's more, I've lost a good many friends. Give me some advice.

Dear Gypped:

There isn't much you can do about a rumor but ignore it. To protest only gives emphasis to the gossip. If the boy you mention is worth caring about he will be wise enough to judge people on his own experience, not hear-say.

Dear Pam:

I am going to a dance where all the girls will be wearing heels. My boy friend and I are the same height. If I wear heels I'll be taller than he is. What shall I do?

Dear Long Sam:

It depends on whether to care more for your boyfriend's feelings or fashion. Boys like to be taller than the girls they are dancing with. I'd vote for the fellow!