Problem: Article: If your parents have to constantly remind you to do your chores, they may not think that you're responsible enough to start going on dates. When you're dating, it's important that you make responsible decisions and prioritize what's important, because the choices you make when you're young can impact the rest of your life. Maintaining a clean room and helping with the dishes or laundry is a great way to get on your parent's good side. Taking care of a household pet by walking it or feeding it is another way to show you're responsible. Some parents believe that dating is a distraction from school. If you aren't maintaining good grades, then this may be the reason you're not allowed to date. Social factors actually do affect academic performance, so stay on top of your studies. Make sure to not skip class and do your homework so you can maintain a good GPA. Put school as a priority over your social life, if you're struggling with your grades. Get a good night's rest before you have to go to school, so you're sharp during the school day. If you're still having trouble with a subject, consider getting a tutor to help you. Even though it may feel frustrating that you can't date, it's important that you keep your cool. Don't yell or say hurtful things to your parents or other family members. If you have younger siblings, make sure to be a role model and don't bully them. If you feel yourself getting mad, take a step back and revisit the conversation later. Being more kind will not only be appreciated by your family, it will also make you feel better emotionally. If you're working and can afford to buy your own things, this will be a sign to your parents that you're old enough to date. When you can afford to buy your own movie or concert tickets, it also makes it easier to plan a date because you don't have to ask your parents for money. Some good jobs for young people include working at a restaurant, working in retail, being a camp counselor, tutoring, or baby sitting. Look at online job boards to see local openings. Talk to your parents about your desire to get a job before you start applying. Remember to figure out reliable transportation to and from your job. If you can't follow your parent's rules while they are around, it's unlikely that they will trust you. Lying is also another way to get your parents to distrust you, so make sure to tell them the truth, even when you're breaking one of their rules. Dating behind your parent's back may hurt your chances to date people in the long run. A good way to negotiate with your parents, and show them that you're mature, is to offer them something in return for the ability to go on dates. Set a goal you know is achievable and say "I will raise my grade in science, if you let me date." It might take a long time for your parents to see results in your grades. Have patience and bring it up during report card time. If you keep getting in trouble in school, promise to improve your behavior and aim to be more respectful to teachers and other students. You can improve other things in exchange for dating privileges, such as promising to wake up for school on time or being nicer to your brothers and sisters. You can't just do something positive once and then forget about it. If you want to be able to date, you need to maintain it over the long run.
Summary: Take care of responsibilities, like chores, without being asked. Maintain good grades in school. Treat everyone in the family well and don't be hot tempered. Get a weekend job if you're old enough. Stay truthful and abide by your parent's rules. Improve in school in exchange for dating privileges.

Problem: Article: Alcohol works because it dissolves the pigments in the ink. Be sure to get all parts and edges of the stain. You may want to put cardboard or another material beneath the fabric to ensure it doesn't bleed through. Cover it with something absorbent like a cotton pad or a thin stack of paper towels. This method may be best for smaller stains, as you only apply the product to the stained area. Putting a book or pan on top of the cotton or paper will help it better absorb the stain. Let this sit for up to thirty minutes to allow the alcohol to dissolve the pigments in the ink. Don't rub, or the ink could spread, making a bigger stain. Just gently press down on the stain with a rag or paper towels. Be sure to use a new section after every few blots, or you will end up putting the ink back into your clothing. This will ensure the ink is completely dissolved. You can blot the area again if you see remnants of the ink. Pay special attention to the edges of the stain. Cold water helps remove the stain as well as the alcohol. Don't use hot water, as this may set the stain. You can lay it flat or hang it on a clothesline. Avoid using the clothes dryer, as this could set the stain if it isn't completely removed as well as damage or shrink the linen.
Summary: Apply rubbing alcohol directly to the stain. Place a heavy item on top. Blot the stain. Flush the spot with alcohol. Rinse the fabric in cold water. Air-dry your garment.

Problem: Article: When you want to frost the sides of the cake, you'll need to apply a thin crumb coat to the exposed cake, trapping any loose crumbs inside. Note that the cake will show through the crumb coating. You only want to use a thin layer of frosting to trap the loose crumbs. This layer will not be visible once the cake is complete. If your refrigerator is large enough, place the cake inside for roughly 30 minutes to help the crumb coat set. If you cannot chill the cake in your refrigerator, you should at least let it rest in a cool room for several minutes before handling it again. Consider placing a small fan in front of it to help the frosting cool. Ideally, the frosting should become so cool that it no longer feels sticky. Apply a thicker layer of frosting over the crumb coat of the cake. Continue until all sides are thoroughly coated and smooth. Before frosting the cake, slide strips of wax paper underneath the bottom of the cake, forming a square frame. Excess frosting will get on the wax paper instead of the cake board or platter. When you finish frosting the cake, you can remove the wax paper strips and the mess all at once. From this point on, you can apply any decorations you want using additional icing, candies, or non-edible embellishments. Once you've added the finishing touches to your decorations, the cake will be complete and ready to serve.
Summary:
Apply a crumb coat. Chill the cakes again, if feasible. Frost the sides of each tier. Decorate the cake as desired.