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Broke in Brooklyn
November 18, 2008
I have a huge problem! I am not one of the rich kids at school and everyone is just talking about all the cool stuff they are going to get for Christmas. I never know what to say, because I know my parents can't afford such expensive gifts. Any suggestions? ~Carla
I would ignore the people because if they make fun of you than they are not really your friends.
Al - Tampa - Posted: 12/14/2008 12:19 PM
just be your self you dont have to have things to be cool trust me i went there!!!
sara - phamharbor - Posted: 12/12/2008 8:14 PM
think of yourself as an individual. If you were rich you be just like everyone else. Be who you really are.
Monet - Safety Harbor - Posted: 12/8/2008 10:45 AM
stand up for what you believe in.
selena - hollywood - Posted: 12/2/2008 4:30 PM
just dont talk about you presents or what you want be happy you can even have what you have thier are others who are less fortunate
camenk - nothanks - Posted: 11/29/2008 5:50 PM
Be yourself! Quit talking about that. Talk about what you're getting others for Christmas.
shelby - denver - Posted: 11/26/2008 12:30 PM
I would make gifts for my family if I were you.It's really fun and people like homemade gifts!!!!
Sydney - Beaumont - Posted: 11/26/2008 11:45 AM
I think if I were you I would just tell them that getting BIG gifts for x-mas isn't really what's important. Tell them that spending time with your family is more important than getting gifts. If they don't believe you and get upset or tease you, just ignore them. They can't tell you what to do.
Malery - Bronx - Posted: 11/23/2008 4:55 PM
Ok, number one rule here: don't lie!!! telling people you're getting a pony, a wii, and a limo (just examples) just makes matters worse. (Not accusing you of lying, but just saying here) If money is going to be tight, then just don't say anything. If people say "what are you going to get?" just say "i have no idea. my parents like to keep it a surprise." and when christmas is over, and people want to know what you got, just tell them! if they stick their nose up, let them. they don't even deserve their stuff if they are going to be snooty about it. I really hope this helps you!!!
Bekki - New York - Posted: 11/21/2008 6:33 PM
I would tell them what you truly think what you are going to get for chrismas
abigail - dunedin - Posted: 11/21/2008 6:24 PM
I think you just have to feel confident in yourself. Whenever they talk about this stuff try yo stay out of the conversations. You should also just try telling you friends that you are not to rich, and if they are real friends they will understand and not talk about it to much when you are around.
Don't worry you are probably not the only girl in your school who feel this way.
Hang in there.
vanesaa - New York - Posted: 11/21/2008 6:56 AM
tell your friends what you want for christmas maybe tey would think its cool.
marissa - n.reading - Posted: 11/19/2008 6:02 PM
