NJMAN
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That is my main objective is to only use the flash as fill because I'm afraid of the shadows. I hope I can figure out this FEC!
I dont know exactly where it is on the Rebel XT, but on a 30D, the flash exposure compensation is the third little black button on the top next to the DRIVE-ISO button. When you press that, you are able to stop down the exposure in 1/3 stop increments. As Jim recommended, you should set it to -1 or -2 for outside, but for inside, not too sure, I am guessing set it to -1. This setting is saved even though you turn off the camera. For the Rebel, I would check your manual to see where this control can be set. This can be a bit tricky if you are using a bounce card or a diffuser though. I set mine to -1 with the bounce card I was using, and I think it did a pretty decent job eliminating or at least softening the shadows. But I still did a fair amount of editing afterward as well to adjust the exposure and white balance (still learning!).
Also, I am with Mike, definitely shoot RAW and practice editing in RAW.