Dear+Bob+Fall+2011

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Dear Alfred, I have been frequently bullied because of my height. I am way smaller than all the other 6th graders and weigh a lot less. People have been posting mean trash about me on FaceBook and everthing! :*( Please tell me how to make the torture end! Signed, Ms.Unpopular

Dear Miss.Unpopular, First of all you, really shouldn't care what people think of you because they might just be insecure about themselves or having trouble at home. Don't let people get you down. But if it really gets out of control, you need to tell a teacher and/or your parents. It will just get worse if you just keep letting people bully you like that. Sincerely, Alfred

Dear Alfred, I've been getting in trouble lately in school. I feel like the teachers pick on me 24/7. I always get called out even when I don't do anything. All I want to do is get good grades and have teachers off my back. What should I do?! Sincerely, Help Me

Dear Alfred, Middle school is awesome; I am getting good grades, having fun, and have many friends. However, school is very stressful and I am involved in many after-school activities. I also have a new puppy that is always getting into trouble. He often eats shoes and begs for attention. I always have to stop what I’m doing to let him outside, play with him, and pull my favorite shoes from his mouth. Between my dog, my schedule, school, and chores I never get to rest. I feel like I’m about to explode! What do I do?

Signed, Super Stressed

Dear Super Stressed, I understand how you are feeling lately! I recently felt the same way. So I thought to myself //what sounds relaxing//? To me that was yoga. So I signed up for weekly yoga classes and it helped my stress levels go down. So, for your situation I’d recommend quitting your least favorite after-school activity and switching it out for an after-school activity that relaxes you instead. I also recommend crate-training your puppy. It will prevent him from getting into trouble, eating shoes, and bothering you. When he has to go out, have him do his business and then come right back in. I hope my advice helped you. Good luck with your grades, happiness, friends, puppy, and relaxation!

Signed, Alfred

Dear Alfred, My teacher hates me. Every time I go to class I am unprepared and I need to go to my locker. He says that if I don’t remember my stuff I will get a B- for the semester. I really want to get high honors but I can’t if my grades don’t improve. I don’t want my parents to be disappointed. What do I do? Signed, Hated By My Teacher

Dear Hated By My Teacher, Wow! Your life sounds really tough, though I don’t think he hates you. He is just disappointed that you come to class unprepared. I suggest that you bring all your stuff with you to class that way you will have all your stuff with you. If you can’t go to your locker don’t use it. Yours truly, Alfred

Dear Alfred, My sister is super annoying. She won’t stop pestering me. I tried everything. I ignored her, I pestered her back, I paid attention to her, I was even nice to her. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!

Your Friend, Angry + Annoyed

Dear Angry + Annoyed, I don’t blame you for getting angry but don’t take it out on your sister. If she is getting to the point where you are miserable, then tell your mom and dad. If anyone can help you your parents can!! You could also try talking to her about it.

Your Friend, Alfred