- Standard-size photographs of artwork in any medium, such as photography, graphic design, computer graphics, sculpture and painting.

- Articles of 300 to 400 words written in English about any movie, music, play, cartoon, concert, television programme or life experience.

Send your work to The Nation, Smartlife, 44 Moo 10 Bangna-Trad Road (Km. 4.5), Bang Na, Bangkok 10260, or via e-mail to education@nationgroup.com.

Besure to include your name, contact number, e-mail address, and address.

Students whose pictures and stories are published receive gift vouchers for Coffee World.

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Each week, Smartlife has a selection of photos for you to download at www.nationmultimedia.com/smartlife. This week, you can download the painting on this page and the graphic on Smartlife’s cover.

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Ur Say: What don't' you tell your parents?

Good communication between teenagers and their parents fosters a good relationship. However, there are some things that teens don't want to share with their parents. We ask four teens what they don't tell their folks.

Chanaporn Cheanvijit, 17, Mathayom 6 student at Rajavinit Mathayom School

“Love. I have a boyfriend, but I haven’t told my parents about him. If they learn about him, they’ll object and say that I’m too young to fall in love and should instead be concentrating on my studies. I’d rather confide in my close friend because, I know, she’ll never spill the beans.”

Chanita Scingphodee, 18, first-year communication-arts student at Rangsit University

“I went on a trip with my friends for two days and one night. I didn’t tell my parents because they don’t allow me to stay overnight with friends. I told them that I had to do a report and was staying at my friend’s place. I know my parents care about me and are concerned about me. But I want to enjoy life with my friends.”

Parichat Hasuntree, 17, Mathayom 6 student at Rajavinit Mathayom School

“I failed in my biology paper in the midterm examination. I didn’t tell my parents because they would have said that I wasn’t concentrating on my studies. I feel guilty about telling them a lie about my grades, so I’ve resolved to study hard.”

Tanaboon Yantapanit, 16, Mathayom 5 student at Rungarun School

“I’m embarrassed to tell my parents when I’ve done something wrong. I’m afraid that they’ll be hurt if they know about my wrongdoings. My grades at school weren’t good, so I didn’t tell them. This is because they expect me to study hard and get good grades. My teacher finally called my parents and told them about my grades. I felt relieved that they learnt the truth from my teacher instead of me.”

Suwicha Chanitnun