Category Archives: Ask Brandon
Help! I’m A GIANT!
Hey Brandon! I’m a girl and six feet tall, which makes me a lot taller than most kids my age. I’m really lonely up here and I don’t know what to do. My friends bully me because I’m so tall and often make jokes about me “reaching things” and “being a giraffe!” Plus, no boys […] Read more
MY MOM HAS LOST HER MIND OVER CHORES!!!
Hey Brandon! I used to help out a lot around the house but I’ve gotten worn out and instead of helping my mom, I talk to friends on my cell phone and play video games. Mom says since I’m the oldest girl, she expects more from me. I understand that. But now she’s taking EXTREME […] Read more
HELP! MY FRIEND HAS A CRUSH ON ME!!!
Hey Brandon, The other day I found out my friend had a crush on me. Since I didn’t really feel the same way about her, I kind of ignored the whole crush thing. Then she asked me out and I thought we were too young to date, so I said no. She cried and called […] Read more
EVERYONE WANTS TO COPY MY HOMEWORK!
What’s up, Brandon! My classmates think I’m a brainiac, so they try to copy my homework. They also beg this other kid for answers and she always caves in and gives them, which makes me look like a jerk whenever I don’t. What should I do? Hassled About Homework Hey Hassled About Homework, Okay, that […] Read more
I NEED HELP FOCUSING IN CLASS!
Hey Brandon, I’m a daydreamer, so I have the hardest time focusing in class. Sometimes, my teacher calls on me and asks me something in front of all my classmates. Because I’m so distracted, I don’t hear what the question is. Then my classmates laugh at me! Any advice for how to stay focused? Dorky […] Read more
DO PEOPLE ONLY LIKE ME BECAUSE I WON SOMETHING?
Dear Brandon, I’m getting tons of attention at school now that I’ve won the eighth grade singing competition. A bunch of CCPs have asked me to sit with them at lunch, and you won’t believe what happened next… MY CRUSH ASKED ME TO HANG OUT WITH HIM! The only thing is that they never noticed […] Read more
ARE BOY BOOKS BAD FOR GIRLS?
Hey Brandon. I LOVE to read. The problem is that I’m REALLY into books that are for boys, but I’m a girl. People make fun of me because of it. What should I do? Reluctant Reader Hey Reluctant Reader, Okay, so part of this question is about liking things you’re not expected to like for […] Read more
Everybody Keeps Borrowing My Stuff Without Returning It!
Hey Brandon, I love having my own school supplies so that I don’t need to ask the teacher for anything or take turns using supplies with other classmates. But, now I have a new problem—people keep borrowing my stuff without returning it! It really gets on my nerves, but I’m a nice person and I […] Read more
Everybody Keeps Borrowing My Stuff Without Returning It!
Hey Brandon, I love having my own school supplies so that I don’t need to ask the teacher for anything or take turns using supplies with other classmates. But, now I have a new problem—people keep borrowing my stuff without returning it! It really gets on my nerves, but I’m a nice person and I […] Read more
HELP! MY LITTLE SISTER IS A MINI MACKENZIE!!
Hey Brandon, My younger sister and I used to do everything together. But ever since she started middle school, she’s been acting snobby and selfish. She also fights with me a lot. Once I asked her to play Uno with me and she was all like, “Ugh, you’re SO lame!” She even flirts with boys […] Read more
