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My older sister is a goody-goody and gets great grades. She is also great at sports. She doesn't care about boys, makeup and teenager things. My parents expect me to be like her. I stink at sports and get bad grades. How do I tell my parents I don't want to be compared to her?
 
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Remind them that you have different strengths and interests. It's fine to enjoy clothes and crushes. But get a jump start on the new school year. Keep up in class, stay organized with homework and join an after school activity or two, like chorus, band, newspaper, theater, student council or community service. Make it a great new grade!
 
 

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BY CAROL WESTON ON 8/10/2012 2:56:00 PM

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Sometimes it's hard to be the "perfect" older sister, too. My little sister constantly calls me perfect and it makes me want to fail just for her. . .

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by Doodle600 on 8/14/2012 9:35:36 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD I'm wanting to move. I just feel like moving is the best thing. I don't want my family to move because they love where we live. I feel so bad. Help!!! 




Hey babe, I'm not sure what it is that's got you wanting a change so badly, but maybe you can make a change in another part of your life instead of moving where you live. Could you try joining a new club or activity? Maybe you just need to meet some new people and make some new friends. Talk to one of your 'rents or someone you trust about whatever's bugging you. 'Cause they might be able to help you come up with a solution that'll last ya 'til you're old enough to move out on your own. 
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by paramorefan123 on 8/14/2012 6:22:58 AM

 
 

That's how it is with me and my sister,, but I'm older, and she's the goody-goody..

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by Goldfish123 on 8/14/2012 2:03:52 AM

 
 

My sister alkways comes home bragging about her "A+" and my mom always aks where are mine, Im not smart like her or talened like her but my entire family always compaes me to he.
-Help!!!

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by hopie1215 on 8/13/2012 11:48:40 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD my mom is so nosy. when I go out or to school she goes in my room to "clean" (even when I tell her not to). I know she is snooping because she just makes a bigger mess and she never goes in my younger brother's room. Today she waited until I was in the shower to take all of my boxes, dump everything in them on the ground and dig through them. I have no privacy in my own house. I cant even take a shower without someone going in my room. I dont have anything to hide. im 16. Im more of a goody goody than anything.I dont drink, smoke, do drugs, Im a virgin (and I plan on staying one for quite awhile). She doesnt understand Im so much better behaved than most people my age and a lot. Im smart so im not going to do anything stupid. I dont really tell my mom much anymore because If i say one thing she will constantly pry for more. Now i can leave my house without worrying that she will snoop. I dont trust her. What should I do? Thanks! Smile

 

hey! That's rough. all you can do is politely ask her to stop. it's really unfair because, since she's the parent she might listen to you and she might not but you still have to live with it. You sound like a good kid, and I know how you feel. My parents used to rag on my lowest grade, even if it was a B, and I was like, "Don't you understand that most kids make way worse grades?" But that's just what parents do, they want the best for us so the do irrational things sometimes. I really hope she listens to you. good luck girl! 


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