Best laptop for me? Highschool student?

I'm a sophomore in high school and about to take an independent study. The glitch asus family laptop isn't really going to cut it. I was wondering what type of laptop would be best for me. I would mainly be bringing it back and fourth to school so a flimsy one wouldn't work too well. I would be writing a lot of papers and doing research. On my free time I watch a LOT of youtube and occationally play games. I also take a video making class so a computer that handle that as well ould be nice as I know some computers glitch and lag a bit when trying to insert/edit large video files.price is not too big of a deal but something under $1000 would be nice: P also I have never used a mac before however I do own an iphone so if that would somehow make my life easier… I don't know: P

Can my school see what I'm doing on my iphone or personal ipad?

My high school got school issued iPad minis today. I used my iCloud account from my iPhone and my personal iPad, and I thought that the school would be able to track what I'm doing on my phone and iPad, so I deleted my iCloud account from the school issued iPad, so I was wondering if the school will be able to see what I'm doing on my phone and personal iPad even after I deleted the account from my school issued one. Sorry if the question was confusing lol
P.S. The school said that they would be monitoring the minis.

Are there free apps like this?

My BFF Haley told me that she has this app on her iPhone that's free where she can listen 2 watever music she wants even if she doesn't have it and she doesn't need Internet also are there any free apps where you can download free music kinda like iTunes but free lol?

My iMessage won't let me use my email address

When I try use my email for iMessage it says it is already in use. I used it previously on my iPhone 3GS but I haven't been able to use it on my iPhone 5.Is there any way to cancel the account from my 3GS and get iMessage on my iPhone 5?

Severe back pain.lay on my stomach or on my back?

If I lay on my stomach then I can spend time on y/a. If I lay on my back I can only listen to songs on my iphone.

Which is better?

Added (1). Thanks. Should i lay on the side where the pain is focused or the opposite.bc laying on the oppsite side now and it hurts laying like this.

I can't afford to feed my son

I'm 18 years old, a single mom with a 2 year old son. I'm working minimum wage jobs for $9 an hour. My poor son haven't eaten in 2 days, he's so hungry he won't stop crying. However, 2 weeks ago i had $2000 dollars in my bank account. I spend it on an iMac and an iPhone. I feel so guilty, i only have 200 dollars left. I still have this really cool necklace i want to buy from Abercrombie and Fitch, i just can't resist the urge to not buy it! I don't want to take care of my son no more, should i hand him over to adoption? I feel like this is the best choice.