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Katie wrote to me: My parents blame everything on me just because I’m a teenager. They think I’m going to automatically become all moody and stuff but I’m not like that. My dad always takes my moms side if we get into a mini fight just cause I’m the teenager. I know its no where near as bad as what you said on your blog, but it feels real bad on the inside and I’ve cried my self to sleep lots of times.

My friends are upsetting me a bit too. They ignore me quite a lot. They don’t include me in a lot of things and my best friend has started to hang out with a certain group in our school that she knows I feel uncomfortable with and she just completely leaves me all day. I only have out of the 50 friends I have at school 3 really good friends who wait for me after class and actually include me in the conversation and stuff like that.


Well, I have some stuff that might help. Concerning your parents, it is very tough being the underdog. Any kids with younger siblings have the same problem of getting all the blame. When you get into with your mom, you have to remember she's the adult and your the kid. I hate that, but she does keep the roof over my head. Don't argue back if you know it's pointless. Wait until she's done giving the lecture, and them walk away. Control is the key. But, if you need to talk to her, again, don't hesitate. Try to sit her down and without razing your voice, tell her whats going on. with Dad, I'd try getting him alone seeing as they seem to be stronger when they are together. Talking always helps.

Some people think the more friends they have, the beeter off they are. Wrong. Those 3 true friends are all you need. The other 47, don't seem to be good people at all. I have only 3 best friends, and I'm content. "A true friend picks you up when you fall"--that's my fortune cookie saying for the day. If they aren't there for you, it's not worth spending your time. So instead of trying to hang out with those kids that make feel lousy, and ignore, try to build your realationships with those 3. I hope I helped, and I want to hear what other people have to say about Katie's issues.