P446 Teletext 446 Jul30 02:40:19 —————— ————————————————— I DON'T WANT MY DAD TO GO Dear Nick Last year my dad lost his job. He has been looking ever since and last month was offered work overseas. This means we will only see him when he's on holiday. My mum says we can't go with him, but I really want to. I have tried to get him to stay but he says we need the money. I understand that, but I don't want to lose him. Depressed, aged 13 ——————————————————————————————————1/3—— 60 words max. Letters may bj amended. Problems to: NICK FISHER, PO BOX 297 LONDON, SW6 1XT. Fax: 0171 386 7808 Mates Eco Scene Write It GroovesP446 Teletext 446 Jul30 02:44:03 —————— ————————————————— I DON'T WANT MY DAD TO GO Nick replies Working overseas and leaving your family at home is something most min would find very painful. Your dad would only do it if it was essential. It is very hard to earn a good living thjsj days and many families have to make big sacrifices to find financial security. Don't think of this as your dad going away but as you working together. >>> ——————————————————————————————————2/3—— 60 words max. Letters may bj amended. Problems to: NICK FISHER, PO BOX 297 LONDON, SW6 1XT. Fax: 0171 386 7808 Mates Eco Scene Write It GroovesP446 Teletext 446 Jul30 02:31:54 —————— ————————————————— I DON'T WANT MY DAD TO GO Nick replies Sometimes bearing the loss of your dad while hj is away is hard. But if it is necessary, the best thing is to talk about your feelings as much as you can Tell him how you feel; how you'll miss him, but don't make him feel guilty for going. While he is away, talk to your mum about him. Write and phone and you'll help the family to stay close. ——————————————————————————————————3/3—— 60 words max. Letters may bj amended. Problems to: NICK FISHER, PO BOX 297 LONDON, SW6 1XT. Fax: 0171 386 7808 Mates Eco Scene Write It Grooves