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Advice Column

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Characteristics: 1. An anonymous person writes into a specialist or doctor asking for help on their problem 2. The specialist replies back with their response, a solution to the problem. 3. The letter to the advice column

Criteria: 1. Both sides are usually anonymous. 2. The expert advice gives a fool proof solution to the problem. 3. the letter sent to the expert is detailed and asks for help.

My Advice Column:



-Scared
 * Dear Allie**: There is this one group of girls that will not stop bullying me all week. The words hurt and I do not want to go to school anymore. I told my mom I was sick yesterday to stay home, but I cannot do this every day. I am scared to go to school- What should I do?

-Allie
 * Dear Scared:** No one should feel this way in their school. Your school has a duty to keep you safe and protect you from bullying. Try talking to someone you trust about how you feel. This could be a teacher or any other adult you feel comfortable talking to. In the meantime, find other friends that maybe feel the same way you do and stick together. I doubt they will bully you when you are with a crowd. Good Luck and I hope you feel better!

-Worried
 * Dear Allie**: I have a new boyfriend that I really like, but his ex- girlfriend keeps harassing me! I get hateful emails and texts saying to break up with him. I asked her what she would do if I didn't, and she said she would make my life a living hell! These threats are scary. I am thinking about breaking up with him for this just to stop. If I do what she wants, will she stop bullying me?


 * Dear Worried:** Listening to her will let her know that what she is doing is working and it will never stop. Try talking to your boyfriend and tell him the problem. He could talk to his ex and make her stop. Another possibility is if she is threatening you, save the texts and emails to show a teacher or principal, or even the police. It is a crime to threaten someone. If you like this boy, you should not end your relationship with him because of a bully. Breaking up with him will not solve the problem. She will probably find another reason to harass you or use the same method against another victim.

-I'm Sorry
 * Dear Allie:** I think I accidentally hurt one of my friends feelings today. She told me her deepest darkest secret and I told a couple people, who told other people. As the secret got passed, some lies were added into the story. I am responsible for this rumor and I feel so bad. I told another secret of hers last week. I think I may be a bully-What can I do?


 * Dear Sorry:** Everyone does make mistakes. I think you need to apologize to your friend and anyone else you may have hurt right away. Ask yourself why you are spreading this secret? Is it worth your friendship? You have the choice to be a bully or not. I know the pressure is tough and it is hard to step back from bullying. The hurt you are causing others is not okay and you do need to stop. Talk to an adult you trust for more help.