Question #23

Dear Answer Girl,
I have this ugly scar from a car accident on my forehead. I wear my hair in my face to cover it. I'm not interested in girls but one named Carly P but this other girl named Jessie Q hangs all over my, saying my loves my "emo" hair. Just when she does that, Carly walks by and acts really disappointed. I'm not even emo! Do I stop wearing my hair this way?
Help!
Not Emo

Dear N. Emo,
If you are ashamed of your scar, wear a kind of 'makeup' that covers scars. If that makes you feel 'girly' keep wearing your hair emo (ha, ha) and tell Jessie politely you don't enjoy her hanging on you. Maybe tell Carly how you feel?
Signed,
Answer Girl

Question #22

Dear Answer Girl,
I am obssessed with polar bears. My friends think they're ugly. Everyone else thinks I'm weird. I have a polar bear backpack, a polar bear keychain set, polar bear clothing, etc. How can I show the other kids they're cool?
Signed,
Polar Girl

Dear Polar Girl,
You know those dumb animal reports you have to do? Do the polar bear and say stuff like, "Although some people think polar bears are ugly, they are majestic and strong animals. A polar bear uses his claws to...." etc. You know! Show the other kids they're cool. And enjoy lovin' polar bears!
Signed,
Answer Girl

Random Penpal Match #2

The Answer Girl,

I now have a new penpal named Nemm. She told me about how she got her name and we are best of buds now! We have hugely compatable personalities!

THANKS!

Brenda from Kansas



Dear Answer Girl,

Brenda is smart and we like alot of the same things. Thanks so much for matching us!

Nemm from Kentucky

Random Penpal Match #1

Dear AG
I now have a penpal and her name is Lori. She is funny, smart, and lives closeby. Thanks so much for matching us up! We've exchanged several letters already!
Love,
Kristen from Lousiana

Dear Answer Girl,
Thanks for my penpal! Her name is Kristen. I couldn't have asked for a better penpal.
Thanks again!
Lori from Lousiana

CONGRATS!
The Answer Girl

Penpal Matchup Closed!

Dear Fans,
Today the penpal matchup was closed, and I am happy to report there are 35 pairs of penpals happily writing to each other. However, there was a girl and boy left over, and I am not matching up people of the different sex. Sorry, Jensen and Garret! And congrats to all the people who now have a penpal. If you are a boy or girl, and just now found this article, I may be still able to match you up...except Jensen or Garret, unless someone else responds. Several updates on random penpals will be supplied.
Sorry and Congrats!
Signed,
The Answer Girl

Question #21

The Infamous Answer Girl,
My brother is always bossing me around. How can I get him to stop?
Signed,
Being Bossed

Dear Bossed,
Definitely, tell your parents. If he is being physically or sexually abusive, TELL AN ADULT IMMEDIATELY! Even if he is making threats. Avoid being alone with him or talking to him until you get it worked out. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you he is being violent in ANY way, and you can't get away, try to call 911! If it's just little things, like, "make me lunch" or "feed the dog" or even "clean my room or else!" tell your parents. It's not the end of the world!
Signed,
Answer Girl

Question #20

Dear Answer Girl,
I really like mystery books. Are there any good series you know of that a 12 year old would enjoy?
Book Worm

Dear Book W.,
Of course! For starters, the Nancy Drew series. I loved those! Also there is the Boxcar Children - a great series to read with a younger sibling (they are a little below your reading level). 'Course, there are tons of websites you can go to and look up mystery series for kids your age. Ask your local librarian and she could probably help.
Happy book hunting!
Signed,
Answer Girl