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Advice column facts for kids

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An advice column is like a special section in a newspaper, magazine, or on a website. People write in with their questions or problems, and an expert or a kind person writes back with helpful advice. It's a bit like getting a friendly tip from someone who knows a lot!

What is an Advice Column?

An advice column is a popular feature where readers can ask for help with different situations. They send their questions, and an advice columnist provides thoughtful answers. These answers are shared with everyone, so many people can learn from the advice given.

History of Advice Columns

Did you know that advice columns have been around for a very long time? The very first known advice column appeared way back in 1690! It was in a publication called The Athenian Mercury. This shows that people have always liked getting and sharing advice.

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  • Ask Dr. Goff, State 1990-03- Iss 331 (IA sim state-magazine 1990-03 331) (page 20 crop)

    The March 1990 edition of "Ask Dr. Goff", a medical advice column published in State Magazine

  • Dorothy Dix - All Marriage is a Leap Into the Dark, 1913

    Dix column, 1913

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