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SOS! Mom makes me hang with my sisters 24/7

 

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My mom doesn't let me do anything because I have three sisters, and she thinks I should stay home and play with them. My friends don't understand and get mad at me. If I tell them I can't go to the movies, they're like, "Again?!" It's  so not fair! My mom loves to make my life miserable.
 
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I doubt your mom is trying to make you unhappy, but you should talk to her. Don't shout, "It's so unfair!" Instead, try to sound calm, comfortable and confident, and say, "Mom, I love my sisters. I like playing with them, and I'm willing to babysit sometimes. But my friends are important to me, too, and when I can't make plans with them, it's hard on my friendships." Since your wishes are reasonable, you're better off speaking up than resenting your mom. You could also try a letter if a conversation is too tricky.
 
 

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Help! My mom wont let me date till like after college. But the thing is there is a guy i really like but i cant date. Im only ten but im super mature( tall smart physically strong) for my age. How do i tell mom brothers and my overprotective dad that im ready.( im an only girl so i have that over protective dad) please resond asap thanks in advance xoxo,hgrules

 

 Hey hgrules, instead of telling them, show them. Through little things show them how mature and responsible you are. Stay on top of your grades, keep your room clean and organized, offer to help with chores and save up your own money for things you want. Little actions like these will make them realize how grown you're becoming. I don't know if this will allow you to date at ten, because it is a little young, but they may let you go out earlier than college. Hope this helps! Xoxo


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by hgrules on 9/30/2012 8:25:37 AM

 
 

At least they're not brothers! And besides, your friends are impatient. Maybe your sisters are your true friends. You should see it more like that. I hate people who get mad at me all the time.

I shouldn't hang out with you
Cuz ur too clingy
I prefer my sisters
I should thank my mommy

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by peppercyndaquil13 on 8/20/2012 5:15:23 PM

 
 

hey um how do i put up a profile pic?




Hey girl--

Save a picture (not of yourself!) to your computer. Then, go to your profile and click "upload an avatar" and then choose the pick you saved.




best of luck!  
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by beagletween on 8/14/2012 3:26:53 PM

 
 



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I really need help I feel like I need to be a different person to get peoples approval! Like some of my friends are tomboys or girly girls and that's all they talk about!
I can't stop obsessing over that! I just wanna be myself! But my friends won't let me!!

 

Hey girl! Sounds like you have a variety of friends, so just be yourself and they'll enjoy the variety, too.  If not, you'll have to find new friends who love you for how fabulous you are! xoxo 


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by butterfly9898 on 8/13/2012 4:38:08 PM

 
 

Can I have a link for an advice page?

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by alliestyles on 8/7/2012 10:18:44 AM

 
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