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Dear A. Houdini,

I have many questions for my teachers, but I'm too afraid to ask! What should I do?

Sincerely,

GlitterGirl

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Dear GlitterGirl,

Lots of people feel like that. My advice to you is to just ask the teacher what you need to ask. There is guaranteed to be at least one other person in that classroom who has that same problem, or has something else they need to ask, or at least someone who can help you. If you're just plain too scared to ask them, you could talk to them privately, or write them a note with your problem. Don't deprive yourself of the help you need. Good luck! (:

Speak Up and Be Heard,

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Dear A. Houdini,

I need some advice. I am sort of struggling to get my crush to notice me, and I am struggling because my friend and I can never agree on anything together.

Sincerely,

Miserably,

Lonely Child

Dear Lonely Child,

First off, let me just say, don't worry too much about a crush. I had a BIG crush for a few years, but they never really noticed me much either. Do whatever feels comfortable, whether it's writing a note or telling them how you feel, but be prepared for what they will do. Just be you, and if they don't notice you, too bad. You're brilliant, whoever you are. To quote an awesome song, "You're worth more than gold." If they can't see that, that's too bad.

Secondly, lots of people struggle with their friends, so don't feel too bad. You will always have something to disagree on, because the world isn't perfect. The most important thing is to make sure you're disagreements don't come inbetween you and you're friend. If you can't agree on something, then agree to disagree.

Hope I helped!

Stay Strong,

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Dear Mr. Houdini,

Please help! People call me "Stinky Boy." Please telll them to stop.

Sincerely,

Stinkyboy3

Dear A. Houdini,

What do I do if I ask the boy I like if he likes me and he says "I don't know?" What do I do?

Sincerely,

Swaggly Girl

Dear Swaggly Girl,

It's pretty hard to react and do anything when that happens. If a guy says that to you, first thing to do is act natural, and give him a little space. A lot of girls just can't stand that answer and want to do anything and everything - but just don't know where to begin. Quick tip, guys don't like being pestered by girls about that sort of thing, so don't. TRUST me. Then you also have to stop, think, and consider your current relationship. By that I mean, do you talk to him much, are you friends, or are you really good friends? Consider this, and try being just friends for a while and drop the topic for at least two weeks. When you bring it back up, just be careful. The important part is staying patient. I know that can be hard. Once again, TRUST me on this.

Think about it,

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Dear Stinkyboy3,

If you're suffering like this, and it's really bothering you, then you need to do something about it, so it's good you came to me. Now, I'm not going to say you should start a prank war, or fight all the kids calling you names tomorrow affter school, or blow up their Facebook or Twitter or Instagram. I'm saying you need to talk to them about what they're doing, or talk to your conselour or paretns. Don't let them torment you with some ridiculous name-calling. You have to stand up for yourself and do something about it. Do not, by any means, sink to the level of a person who bullies someone else. Violence is never the answer, nor is name-callling, no matter how much you tell yourself it is. I was bulllied before, and I've been called names. I went to a teacher and everything worked out.

I'm not saying you stink, and no one else should.

Looking out for you,

Ask Houdini

P.S. If you are bullying this kid, stop please.