My friends call me a girl
I am a boy studying in Std IX. My friends call me a girl. This hurts me a lot. I’m weak too so I cannot fight with them. Because of this, my studies have been affected. Please help.
Adarsh (14) / Goa
Dear Adarsh, teenagers can be cruel sometimes. Your friends’ remarks hurt you a lot and are affecting your concentration on your studies. However, the more you show your hurt feelings, the more some of your friends may enjoy the fun. Try to ignore their remarks as if you do not care for what they say. There is no fun in taunting someone who doesn’t care.
Dr Anthony Grugni, MD, was associated with The Teenager Today for nearly three decades in the capacity of youth counsellor.
