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I want to buy some expensive sunglasses I really like. My mom won’t let me because she’s afraid I’ll lose or break them. But I’ll be careful, and I’m using my own money. What’s the deal?

 

As a girl who has lost, stepped on and run over several pairs of sunglasses, I get where your mom is coming from. At the same time, it’s satisfying to save up your money and splurge on something you must have. Tell your mom you get her concerns but that if something happens to the sunglasses, it’s your investment, your risk. Explain that, while you want to be responsible with your hard-earned money, you’d also like to spend a little on something you love. If your position doesn’t fly, search for a less expensive version of the shades.

 

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BY ANDREA T. ON 4/17/2008 8:44:00 AM 147 COMMENTS

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when i bought my Coach sunglasses, my mom was the same way

Posted by: ilovebutterflys_18 on 4/17/2008 9:36:32 AM

First comment!!!

Posted by: ginny111 on 4/17/2008 9:46:23 AM

2nd comment

Posted by: ginny111 on 4/17/2008 9:46:40 AM

3rd comment!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: ginny111 on 4/17/2008 9:46:50 AM

I love Girls life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: ginny111 on 4/17/2008 9:47:16 AM

mod, i am just about to finish 6th grade. since about maybe the middle of the school year, i've just stopped caring about a lot of stuff. if i forget to do my homework, instead of feeling guilty, inside i really feel like "oh what ever". im also starting to feel farther from my parents. is this normal for my age?


Hey girl! Sounds like you're going through spring fever. Find a way to motivate yourself! Do something active to work up energy to do your hw. Plan a movie night to re-create a bond w/ your parents. No matter how old you are, you should make room for school and family...ReneeSmile

Posted by: cute_chc on 4/17/2008 10:47:42 AM

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD!!! I love writing... but how can i get noticed??? I mean, i finish stuff, but how do i get it published... I show my work to my old teacher, and she says that my work is awesome, and that i could get in published if i wanted to. I don't know how to though??? HELP!!!


Hey girl! You should have your 'rents help you find local publishers to submit your work to. Don't be afraid of rejection. Keep trying and you never know who might enjoy your work!...ReneeSmile

Posted by: writerchickwithfeelings on 4/17/2008 12:17:03 PM

MOD
The only problem is, my story is about a girl who commits suicide, and about why she did it, and about how wrong it is. i can't exactly show it to my paretns, bc they would want to see it before i published it. they pretty much think i'm oblivious to all the "stuff" that is resulting of the teenage life.


Let them know that you wanted to write about something that a lot of teenagers go through. They should understand...ReneeSmile

Posted by: writerchickwithfeelings on 4/17/2008 12:23:13 PM

Sunglasses look great, but can be expensive. If yr a peson who looses or breaks things esally, it might not be worth it. Try 4 a cheeper pair.

Posted by: Cgirl5195 on 4/17/2008 12:29:28 PM

Renee.
I'll try to talk to them about it. They try to see my work all the time, but im just afriad that they wont approve or something. I mean, I write about a lot of stuff that would just scare them half to death. I guess they might... I'll just have to let them read it or something... I mean, the message is a good one, I think... It means, 'Don't commit Suicide, bc I ain't worth it!' I dk, but i'll see. Thnkx!

Posted by: writerchickwithfeelings on 4/17/2008 12:53:11 PM

I'm getting a new pair soon!!! And I AM the kind of person who looses them. When I was in 2nd grade, I lost sunglasses, and I had them on a string ALL DAY!

Posted by: Miss~America on 4/17/2008 12:53:29 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD PLZ HELP MEEEEEEEEEEE

ok, this is probably gonna b confusing!! OK, so, i rly like my friend (hes a guy, and we're kinda close), and he knos i like him. sum ppl say he likes me 2, but im not so sure. we talk a lot, and weve hung out 2 times. he tickles me all the time. also, this is all the things hes done 2 me in the past week

1) hugged me 2 times
2)tickled me like 384623748 times
3) offered me his jacket (but he does this with evry1)
4) (thisll sound wierd, ik, but im fine with it) poked me in my boob with a booby pin,
5) asked me if i have a vagina(ik, its rly wierd, but he was dead serious)
6)called me 4 times
7) walked me home from school.

I THINK HE LIKES ME, BUT THE BIG PROBLEM IS THAT IM NOT ALLOWED 2 DATE, AND MY MOM WORKS IN MY SCHOOL! IM OLD ENOUGH TO, AND MY DAD IS FINE WITH IT! ITS MY MOM WHO IS A CONRTOL FREAK. I WANNA TELL HER I WANNA START DATING, BUT IDK HOW 2!! PLZZ HELP ME. THESE ARE MY ?S

1) do uthink the boy i like likes me back??
2) if so, and he asks me out, how do i ask my mom abt dating?

PLZ HELP MEEEEEEEEEEE

i need 2 kno by friday, cuz my school dance is coming up!

Posted by: redsoxchica4444 on 4/17/2008 1:12:53 PM

hi whats up?

Posted by: idk9898 on 4/17/2008 1:25:48 PM

♥if u really want those sunglasses, then go on e-bay for a pair like them, that's what i did!♥

Posted by: scared2death12 on 4/17/2008 1:34:51 PM

One time my dog jumped on the couch and broke my fave pair of sunglasses. I feel your pain.

Posted by: jessie411441 on 4/17/2008 1:57:02 PM

ginny111,
Is your username supposed to be , like named after Ginny Weasley in the harrypotter series? Cuz she is seriously like me fave character in the books!!!

Posted by: frankensteingirl on 4/17/2008 2:30:19 PM

MOD
I want to be friends with this guy but i don't know what to talk about.Advice?


 


hey! what do you like to do? sports? clubs? anything you know you have in common?? try stuff like that!! xoxo


 

Posted by: cookies on 4/17/2008 2:37:18 PM

Mod
Me and my BGF Zach french kissed and unfortuantly my ex-BFF saw us and told every1 in school and now every1 wants us 2 get married and have kids.Even my friends think so.I can't get it 2 stop cause once something likes this happens at my school every1 talks about it for months. Any advice?


 


Just try really hard to ignore it. if you like him, dont let it bother you. she is being immature, so just try to be the bigger person than her! xoxo

Posted by: cookies on 4/17/2008 2:41:12 PM

that was stupid

Posted by: BasketballGirl on 4/17/2008 2:45:03 PM

Hey, Who's Modding??




Hey, I'm Ashley!

Posted by: crzyrunner on 4/17/2008 3:13:42 PM

i luv luv luv Panic! At the disco!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! do u? lol

Posted by: swimchick28 on 4/17/2008 3:39:46 PM

THIS is a problem? sunglasses? please. there are more important things in the world. choose your battles

Posted by: refrigeratedrubberbands on 4/17/2008 3:42:36 PM

Yay!!
Today me & my Biffles (bffs) made Candy nicknames!!

Lizzy-Airhead =]
Victoria-Dum Dum
Me-Peep
Megan-Tootsie
Lindsey-Hubba Bubba
Bekah-Sugar Baby

Posted by: social butterfly on 4/17/2008 4:09:31 PM

MODS
What time are the mods on until?




Hey! 1am ET 10pm PT!

Posted by: UniquelyMe on 4/17/2008 5:09:40 PM

*MOD*
i've been going out with my boyfriend for about five weeks now, and i love him a ton. he goes to a different school than me for right now because we're both in sixth grade and at our district the sixth graders have to stay at the elementaries, and he is the guy at his school that all the girls like. hes used to his girlfriends being completely and totally devoted to him 24/7 and always ready for what hes doing next. sometimes i feel like hes going really fast with me. about two weeks ago, he kissed me! i dont regret it, but it seems like hes going a little fast, and i dont want to be the type that will do anything with any guy, if you know what i mean. i love him a ton, but he also flirts with any girls who flirt with him, which is most of my best friends.
help me, please?
X0 Grace


 


you should talk to him! if you really care about him, then he should understand how you are feeling. xoxo


 


 

Posted by: LiVeLaUgHl0veX0 on 4/17/2008 5:10:12 PM

i'm buying foster grant sunglasses saturday. they are sooo cute! I'm buyin them with my own money, duhh. white rims look gooood on mee

Posted by: Abercrombie_Ballet_Beauty on 4/17/2008 5:53:57 PM

Hey!!! What is the best age to start dating? I'm 13 and single. My friends all have or have had boyfriends...I feel behind. Is there something wrong with me?

Posted by: I <3 The JoBros on 4/17/2008 6:12:41 PM

i think u should tottaly buy them!!
i mean when a girl wants something she just gots to have it!

Posted by: xoxoswimbabe on 4/17/2008 6:15:26 PM

***MOD***

I really need help!! Ok so i really like this guy, but he's 3 years older than me, and I'm still in middle school while he's in high school. We both golf and practice together almost every day. He's unbelievably cute (I'm REALLY suprised he doesnt have a gf) but i dont know what he thinks about me. He always seems like he has a really good time when we are together and we text each other every night, and he always jokes around in a sarcastic way. I luv it!!! Is there any chance he likes me back? And do older guys normally like younger girls? I've never known a girl my age to go out with a junior in high school. HELP!!!!!!

Posted by: <3 sunkissedbabe <3 on 4/17/2008 6:19:16 PM

***MOD****
Im talking to this boy well really were bf and gf but he goes to a different school and we never see each other.Do you think we should stay together??
thanks Chickas

Posted by: Cowgirlkals on 4/17/2008 6:21:09 PM

hhhhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeelllllllllllllllooooooo

Posted by: Cowgirlkals on 4/17/2008 6:29:58 PM

frankensteingirl, dude!!!!!! ginny is a name, not just the character in da book!!!!! i mean, not to be rude but it is prob her name, if not don't get mad at me. just want u 2 know.

Posted by: lovelyfish on 4/17/2008 6:33:27 PM

im bored

Posted by: madds6 on 4/17/2008 6:38:42 PM

Hey MOD*
I have a really important comment.
Ok, so my ex-friend told my friend who told another friend who told me that my ex-friend was pregnant. we are only in 7th grade, word around school is that she made out with a lot of guys and did some "other stuff" with a guy. She took pregnancy tests and all of them said she was pregnant. I know this may be a rumor, but she wouldn't lie to her friend about this, this is serious. My friend told me not to tell anybody, but the truth is, I'm not a really good secret holder. I have to tell some1.
Any advice?
thanx so much.
XoXo_Love


hmm, you should definitely try talking to your parents, a teacher, or another trusted adult, such as a school counselor. ~L'Oreal

Posted by: XoXo_Love on 4/17/2008 6:50:03 PM

R.R.B.
So, what are YOUR Major problems that are way more impportant than just buying sunglasses. Are you spoiled or what? Geez. Be a lil nicer plz.

Posted by: XoXo_Love on 4/17/2008 7:04:22 PM

When will my comments show up?

Posted by: XoXo_Love on 4/17/2008 7:07:44 PM

plz post my comments soon. I need to know some answers

Posted by: XoXo_Love on 4/17/2008 7:20:16 PM

MOD!!!!!

ok. sooo. my teacher made me (well, not MADE me, cuz no one makes you do anything...so i guess reaaaally pressured me is better w.c.) read my elegy (a eulegy-sp?-in poem form) about my baby brother or sister that my mom had a miscarriage with, and 4 stanzas in, i started SOBBING uncontrollably..in front of my whole class. but i finished it...with a TON of breaks for tears...
anyhow..he apologized the next morning, and i told my friend, after thinking about it, to tell him i forgave him (she said he said:: that's such a relief! i felt sooo bad!)...because i didn't have the courage to tell him..and here's why:: i don't know if i really do forgive him. he totally made me humiliate myself in front of my entire class..and some of the boys aren't exactly mature..they, after all, are only in 8th grade..but anyways. all it takes is for me to THINK about that class in any way and i feel like i'm gonna get an ulcer..(or, his daughter is on my track team and i am thinking about quitting the team cuz he'll be at the meets.).
how do i finally move on and forgive him?? i'm trying so hard, and it's so unlike me to not forgive anyone..
i guess it's bc he made me look and feel so vulnerable and sensitive..and i am those things..but i've worked so hard to keep my happy persona going the whole year (even though i suffer from depression..but if you act happy, eventually, i've heard, you will be happy).
so please help me. language arts is my favorite class. or it was. and i want it to be, still..anyways we have a poetry slam and i need to work up the courage to even SPEAK in that class again.

thanks! xoxoxsmiles


hey hon, that's such a tough situation and I'm really sorry to hear about your loss. You don't have to forgive your teacher right away, forgiveness takes time and I totally understand you want to mean it when you do it, so take your time. He probably didn't mean it to be hurtful at all and is probably also upset, but you shouldn't stop that from enjoying your favorite class. What happened was awful, but try not to let it define you. ~L'Oreal

Posted by: smiles are contagious; let's start an epidemic on 4/17/2008 7:22:28 PM

omg. i just watched this movie conversations with god (idk if that's what it's called, but it's based on the book by niele walsch).
and if you are religious (christian)..
i DEFINITELY recommend it!! it's amazzzzzzing!
it's totally moving..and makes you really listen to god!!
xoxEmily.
god bless!

Posted by: smiles are contagious; let's start an epidemic on 4/17/2008 7:58:38 PM

MOD!!!
Ok two questions......
1. I really wnat to run for student council at my school, but i don't have any ideas for posters or a speech. My friends said they'd help, but they don't really think it's a good idea. My BGF is the only one who's really supportive.
2. My BFF is really mad at me. She thinks that I ruined her chances of getting this guy (I'll call him M) to like her. I said something during science to my other friend (call him J), and I guess M thought i was talking about him, not J. M knows me because of my BFF. So i think he got mad at her 4 talking about him. But she won't tell me what really happened! how do I fix this???? Plz help!


1. for your posters, try to think of something catchy and witty for your slogan, maybe even put up a picture of yourself, most importantly, make sure people remember to vote for you!


2. try talking to your friend to try and clear up the confusion. let her know you didn't mean to cause any trouble. ~L'Oreal

Posted by: wickedgrl on 4/17/2008 8:19:21 PM

is any1 on?

Posted by: Abercrombie_Ballet_Beauty on 4/17/2008 8:29:03 PM

MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!MOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!

I got a prob!Ok so last year we had to have family life with a guy teacher VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. Because i didn't kn ow aloute about purburty. But now thats i'm in grade 6 we have to learn sex ed and guess what it is with a boy again i feel super uncomfortable! ALOT!
what should i do?


I understand you may feel really uncomfortable, but it should help to know your teacher is a professional and there's no reason to feel uncomfortable, he's just doing his job. But if it really bothers you, try talking to a trusted adult, such as a teacher or school counselor. ~L'Oreal

Posted by: jenny on 4/17/2008 8:29:13 PM

MOD- I can't decide what to wear to church sunday.. any ideas at all??????

Posted by: Abercrombie_Ballet_Beauty on 4/17/2008 8:32:00 PM

i think you should buy some cheap ones just to show her that you wont lose or break them, then maybe your mom will buy you a pair that you want. or maybe just buy a pair of non expensive, but stylish sunglasses

Posted by: aliceb0balice on 4/17/2008 8:54:00 PM

refrigeratedrubberbands- I know! Seriously!

Posted by: liagibaa on 4/17/2008 9:01:10 PM

refrigeratedrubberbands-
I TOTALLY agree. I mean, come on. There are more important things than ONE pair of sunglasses. Plus, they sell perfectly good ones that AREN'T designer. Sorry, but it's not a necessity.

Posted by: wickedgrl on 4/17/2008 10:10:46 PM

mod
Is there some special way to lose weight, fit into tight clothes, and be social before my 6th grade year ends? I have barely any friends, I'm shy, and I'm fat! Help!!!


hey hon, life is not all about losing weight or wearing tight clothes, but rather being comfortable in your own body. for awesome health & fitness tips to help you feel better about yourself, check out www.girlslife.com/g-life for more info. ~L'Oreal

Posted by: loveflower12 on 4/18/2008 4:32:02 AM

any1 wanna chat

Posted by: cookies on 4/18/2008 6:36:10 AM

MOD- I can't decide what to wear to church sunday.. any ideas at all??????


hey hon, it totally it depends on what the weather is like. when it's warm and sunny, I love to play dress-up in a cute sundress, wedge sandals and a white cardigan. ~L'Oreal

Posted by: Abercrombie_Ballet_Beauty on 4/18/2008 7:57:30 AM

Ask yourself, do you NEED these sunglasses? Do you really care about what people think of you? If you answered no to these questions, then you probably should rethink getting them. If you still want sunglasses, go to a department store and try to find a stlye you like. Its not about how great and expensive the sunglasses are, its about who's wearing them!

Posted by: xoxoJULIAxoxo on 4/18/2008 8:15:03 AM


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