hey! it's hard when a friend's stressin'. tell her that sometimes maybe you guys could talk about other things but if she doesn't want to maybe you should move on. 

Dear MOD,
I am having some family troubles. I have two little brothers and we don't get along at all. I mean, we sometimes do but we argue all the time. My mom kinda gets annoyed by all the small little details and my dad kinda has a problem with alcohol. Then he gets angry and starts yelling too. Also, my parents are having marriage troubles because of an affair and sometimes when they are mad enough my parents take it out on us kids and just are mean. I don't mean to say mean things about all of them but they are honestly true. I just don't know what to do to make it stop. I want a happy family and to be able to remember a happy childhood...not one full of yelling. What should I do?

 

This sounds like a really sad situation! If you know your mom gets annoyed by small details, maybe you could try to do things that won't make her annoyed. Try to help out around the house and if you think your siblings will listen, maybe you could even encourage your siblings to help. Once your parents see that you are making an effort, that may make them a little happier. You could also try to encourage your family to do fun things like play board games, or you could have a family meeting to discuss anything that's on your minds. I would also try not to argue with your siblings or parents and try to avoid doing things like yelling or slamming doors. In addition to sharing your feelings with your parents, you could also talk to a school counselor about how you're feeling.