Fed up with being a "geek"

My friends and I are always made fun of for being good students. We’re called “geeks” and “nerds” just because we get good grades and score well on tests. Part of the problem is that we’re in the Gifted and Talented program, so...

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How to deal with a guy spreading untrue rumors

A totally untrue, nasty rumor is going around about me and a guy I hardly know and don’t like. I’m really upset. Dear Rumor, I understand you’re upset. But, believe me, the rumor will fade as fast as it started, especially since it’s not true...

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Backstabbing boys: How to deal with a gossiping crush

I really like this guy, and we are good friends. But when I’m not around, he says awful things about me to my friends. What’s that about? Bill: That ain’t good. This guy is the meekest of mice, since he rags on a person he...

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Should I take revenge on my school crush screamer?

I told a guy in my class that I like his friend. He screamed it across the cafeteria, and a lot of kids heard. I want to teach that loud boy a lesson because he really hurt my feelings. What should I...

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Stop the gossip

I feel like all my friends and I do at school is gossip, and I’m sick of it. How can I stop once we head back this fall? Although gossiping seems like a harmless activity that you do with your...

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Tired of the trash talk

One of my friends has been talking trash about everyone in our crew, including me. She’s nice to me face-to-face, but then she starts badmouthing me to our other friends when I’m not around. She clearly doesn’t like me. How...

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Lunchroom laughing stock

There is a boy I like, but only as a friend. We sit together every day at lunch, and every day we have to put up with kids bugging us about “going together.” They should concentrate on their own...

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Battle bullying: Participate in No Name-Calling Week

Whether you’ve been bullied, seen it happen or been the bully yourself, No Name-Calling Week is an annual opportunity for students just like you to express your feelings about the national bullying epidemic. The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) is currently...

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The Rumor Mill

Ok, here’s the problem, I have changed since last year and I am more confident but there are a few people at my school that talk about me behind my back. They say things like she is so preppy and...

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Gossip Queen

We all gossip from time to time, and let’s face it, who doesn’t love hearing the juicy deets on friends, enemies and celebs, but is gossip controlling your life? Tabloids, the news, dirt is dished almost everywhere you look. We...

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