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Dear Dorcas,
How can I control my talking? I always talk during class and get in trouble. My teachers
put notes on my report card saying that I need more selfcontrol. What should I do?
-Widemouth
Dear
Widemouth,
The first thing you need to do is ask yourself, why do I constantly talk in class? Is it because
you have friends in that class who are always talking to you? If so, you probably should talk to your teacher about seating
you away from your friends. Do you talk because you think class is boring? Try participating more, taking notes raising your
hand to answer the question. But if you feel like you can't control your talking you might have an attention problem. If you're
talking excessively and can't restrain yourself you probably should talk to your parents about seeing a doctor or talk to
one of the guidance counselors here at school.
Yours Truly
-Dorcas
Dear
Dorcas,
I have a new friend but that friend's best friend is mad that I'm spending time with that friend.
What should I do?
-Worried Friend
Dear Worried,
Why are you, or your friend
for that matter, letting some other friend tell you what to do? If you want to be friends, go ahead. Your new friend's best
friend probably just feels threatened by you. Don't let your friend's friend, who's behaving like a six-year-old, get to you.
Just treat this friend as you would anyone else. Just don't start any catfights.
Sincerely
-Dorcas
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