Dear GiGi,
All my life, I’ve wanted a pet. Cats, dogs,
fish, birds, I love them all! But when I ask my parents if I can get a pet of
my own, they always tell me that they “will think about it.”
I know I am ready to have a pet because I
know all there is to know about most animals. Can you help me convince my
parents?
Signed,
Perplexed and Petless
Dear Perplexed and Petless,
I’m glad you love
animals so much and I can tell that you really think you’re ready for a pet.
However, you need to look at this issue from your parents’ perspective. Having
any pet, even a fish, is a huge responsibility for you and your family. And
that responsibility also goes beyond just knowing facts about critters. Do you
have time to feed and care for your pet? More importantly, will you actually do
it?
It seems like your
parents aren’t sure if you can handle that job. So, it’s up to you to convince
them that you can! Try taking on extra responsibilities for the next month by
keeping your room clean and doing chores around the house. If you’re regular
and consistent, I’m sure your parents will come around.
Sincerely,
GiGi
Dear GiGi,
My best friend Piper and I have been inseparable
since the First Grade. We’ve had sleepovers every weekend and event wore
matching outfits. It was fun, but we didn’t really have many other friends. Now
we’re in high school, and I’d like to branch out and make some new friends. I’m
not saying that I don’t like Piper anymore, because she’s still super fun but how
do I meet new friends without leaving Piper for good?
Signed,
Make New Friends and Keep the Old
Dear Make New Friends and Keep the Old,
This is a tricky
one! You say you still enjoy Piper’s company, so why not see if there’s a club
or extracurricular activity the two of you want to join? Sports and other
after-school activities are great ways to meet new friends, since everyone has
a common interest.
If you’re hesitant
about joining a club, then another option could be to simply talk to the people
around you, since you never know what you might have in common. Maybe that girl
who sits next to you in homeroom is a fan of your favorite T.V. show or that
guy who shares some of your classes thinks the things you find funny are
hilarious too.
It’s easy to make
new friends- just be sure to include Piper in some of your plans!
Sincerely,
GiGi
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