We got a message from 16-year-old Ava that really hit home. Her stepmom set up security cameras all over the house, even in her room. It made Ava feel trapped, so she decided that enough was enough.

Dear Amy: I’m in my mid-20s and have been living with my folks, post-college, while I save money to move out on my own. I sleep (and mainly live) in my childhood bedroom. I work in a restaurant, so I ...

Dear Amy: I am a college student living with college-aged roommates in a four-bedroom, one-bathroom house. We each have our own room and we share common living spaces. A few months ago, I started ...