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| Question: Why are some kids mean? |
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| Grandma’s Answer: Kids are kids. |
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| Question: I am starting in a new school and I’m worried about making friends and being liked. What do I do? |
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| Grandma’s Answer: Change is always difficult. We like to be familiar with everything around us because it gives us confidence in “knowing what to expect”. So, first get acquainted with the physical surroundings of your new school, ie where the cafeteria, library, auditorium, gym are so that you are comfortable there. Then start watching the other kids in your class to see who is most like you. Don’t rush into new friendships, take your time. Start conversations about homework and work your way up to what their interests are to see if they are in line with yours. Branch out to other people as time goes by and soon you’ll be “in” with the people you’ve chosen. A word of caution: beware of behaving like somebody else just to be accepted. Be “you”. It’s important to be true to yourself, first and always. |
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| Question: There’s a kid in my lunch room who stole my lunch. He’s bigger than me and I was afraid to make anything of it. I’m afraid he’ll do it again. What do I do? |
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| Grandma’s Answer: You’re dealing with a bully. Bullies pick on other people for a lot of reasons. I think this guy has a hunch he can get away with this behavior. My suggestion to you is to contact the teacher who supervises your lunch room (or your Vice Principal, Principal or Guidance Counselor). Make it clear what has happened, who the bully is, and how you need their help. They must keep your name out of it. This can be done easily. If this bully continues to bother you, go back to the same school authorities. There is no reason for you to put up with this. |
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| Question: We are poor compared to others. How can I become like my friends and get new clothes, shoes etc.? |
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| Grandma’s Answer: Well it sounds like your lack of wealth isn’t keeping you from having friends, so that’s a good thing. One doesn’t really have much to do with the other anyway. What is important is that it sounds like you want to dress more like your friends dress. You are certainly old enough to make money to buy these things! When I was your age, my mother taught me to iron clothes. I took this skill and ironed clothes for people in our neighborhood. I also cleaned houses, collected bottles, and babysat. If you are in a winter climate, you can shovel sidewalks in the winter and weed in the summer. I’m glad you don’t feel sorry for yourself about being poor; it only leads to feeling like a victim, which is unhealthy and untrue. Ambition never holds those feelings. Go do it and good luck! |
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