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This column was posted on 2/13/2003. Check back next week to see another "Family Faire!" question and answer. It could be yours!

Dear Family Faire


But I Try My Hardest!

I get really good grades at school - A's and B's. There is this girl who has straight A's always. My mom wants my to be just like her, but I'm not. I try my best, but all my mom does is complain about how much smarter she is than me, and wishes that she was her daughter. What should I do? - Marisa, 12, Canada

"Hey, Marisa!" I think what you need to do is have a serious talk with your mom. Try confronting her in a mature manner and just explain to her how you feel. Also, do this before she has another chance to tell you she wishes this other girl was her daughter. Make sure you let your mom know that you do try and you try your best and that's all that should matter.

Remember, don't say this in a way that you are getting mad at your mom; say it in maturely. That is very important. Let your mom also know that it hurts you because I'm sure it does. You try your hardest and every one is an individual and some just get better marks than others, but at least you try. Make sure you let your mom know this and everything else how you feel. Hopefully she will understand. Good luck and I really hope I could help you!

 

Whitney, 15, Canada

 

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