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Streetwise Streetwise Posted: Oct 23rd 2006, 2:29pm
 

“I am having trouble with my simple homework and much the not hard ones.”
Thank for writing, homework can be really hard even of you usually find the topic easier than others. Make sure you leave yourself enough time to do your ‘simple’ homework and don’t rush it or not give it your full attention. If you need to, ask for help and make sure you write down the instructions clearly and fully and understand it. When you move to secondary schools the work completely changes so if you finding some topics hard now that you didn’t in your old school, do not worry about it, just make sure you are doing what you can to help yourself.



"I was Getting off bus and 3 teenagers yelled swear words at us."

When you are about and about it is important try and prevent a problem before it becomes a problem. If you feel threatened it may be worth looking into other routes you can take home. Also if you can, try and stay with some friends and do not walk around alone. If you are feeling threatened by those around you make sure you go into a shop or safe place until the pupils from the other school leave. It is important that you do not respond top the other pupils in front of them as they are looking for a reaction from you. Also if you know what school they are from maybe ask an adult at home to contact the school and report their behaviour.
I hope this helps, also look at the personal safety section on the website.
Streetwise Streetwise Posted: Nov 7th 2006, 4:33pm
 
"Someone is calling me cry baby because I cried in class. What do I do?"

I am really sorry that this happened to you and hope that we can help you work out how to deal with it.

You may have been really upset when you cried in class and it is very unkind for someone to make fun of you for that. Everyone cries at different things, some people cry very easily whereas other people rarely cry at all. Either is absolutely fine, it just depends on how we are.

Try to ignore that person; they may only be saying it to try to make you cry again. and if you just ignore them they will get bored and leave you alone. Try and show this person that they do not bother you and stick with your true friends who make you happy.
If it continues talk to a teacher and discuss what you can do to make the situation better. If you need any more help email us on info@streetwisegb.org.

Good luck and keep strong



"My best friend was going out with my boyfirend when I was and now I hate her."

What a shame that a boy has come in between

"All my friends have started their period and their bodies are growing and i'm not! "

Thanks for your note; the first thing I want to say is that you are not the only person who feels this way. In fact many girls worry about starting their periods for one reason or another.

Everybody grows up at different rates, it is true that most girls do start their periods between 12 and 14 years old but some people don’t start until they are 16. It doesn’t mean there is anything wrong or that you are not growing up – it is just that your body is changing in its own time.

Most people also have growth spurts at around your age and even if you have not done so yet, you will probably start to grow very quickly over the next two years.

Some people say that they have already started their periods when they haven’t, because they think it will make them seem more grown up. You don’t need to worry about what they say the most important thing is that you are happy with who you are.

Think of the positives of not starting you period yet… you do not get PMT (Pre Menstrual Tension) which can affect your mood, period pains in you tummy or back, you can go swimming when ever you want and not need to worry about tampons or sanitary towels, the list goes on.

It is a good idea to be prepared for you first period; you can do this by keeping a sanitary towel in your school bag and having some in your bedroom or bathroom at home. Talking your worries through with your Mum, older sister or an older female friend might also help to reassure you.

I hope this helps and that you are not so worried anymore. Please email us if you have any more worries.
Streetwise Streetwise Posted: Nov 10th 2006, 12:30pm
 
‘My French Teacher hates me’
I am really sorry that you feel this way and feel that your French teacher hates you. The relationship you have with your teachers is very important and can really impact on how you learn.

Take some time to think about why you feel that your French teacher hates you. How do they act that makes you feel this way? Keep a note of all the ways your teacher behaves that makes you feel like this. It can help you see any patterns or see actually how often it is that your teacher behaves in a certain way.

It is also important for you to look at your own behaviour too. Most teachers are very fair and usually respond to bad behaviour negatively, which means maybe you think your teacher hates you because you are always getting in trouble but in fact you are always misbehaving.

Have a think and see how it goes. If you feel confident enough talk to your teacher politely and explain your concerns or talk to you form tutor.
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