Category Archives: Ask Brandon
Help! I’m a Geek!
Dear Brandon, I’m very smart and I love school. I really like spending my free time during lunch hanging out in math class solving extra credit problems. Yes, I’m a big geek! I feel kind of socially awkward, but would like to make friends with other kids at my school. What should I do? Matt the Math […] Read more
My Parents stopped my allowance
Dear Brandon, My dad just lost his job and my mom works part time. I used to get an allowance every week for doing chores around our home, but now my parents can’t afford to give me one. All of my friends spend their free time at the mall shopping and going to movies. Since […] Read more
Help! I think I’m addicted to a video game!
Hi Brandon! I love to play the game Minecraft. At first, I only played the game with my friends after school and on weekends. But, lately it’s all my friends and I do. It has become so bad that I’m not getting any of my homework done and I stay up half of the night […] Read more
I’m too Busy!! Help!!
Hi Brandon! I’m so busy I’m about to go nuts. I have hockey, karate, guitar lessons, soccer, and swimming. My parents are proud of my accomplishments and I really enjoy all of my activities, but lately I’m about to lose it. What can I do to keep my sanity! Tired of Being Tired Teen Dear Tired of […] Read more
I think my teacher hates my guts?
Hey Brandon, I have a teacher that hates my guts! She’s really rude to me and totally ignores me when I try to participate in our class discussion. At first I thought it was my imagination, but now all of my classmates are asking me why she doesn’t like me. The weird thing is that I’m a […] Read more
My Bff highjacks my style
Hi Brandon, My BFF is driving me crazy!!! If I get a new trendy purse, she gets one, too. If I change my hairstyle, she changes hers. If I buy a cool sweater, she buys the exact same one. I love my BFF, but she copies EVERYTHING I do!!! It’s gotten so bad that strangers have stopped […] Read more
How to fit in at a new school
Brandon, I just moved to this new school, and I’m a total nobody! At my old school everyone knew me, and I had a ton of friends. I had girls constantly crushing on me, and I was All District in EVERY SPORT I played!! Now, I can’t try out for any sports because it’s mid-season, and […] Read more
Help! My BFF is crushing on my crush!!
Dear Brandon, OMG! I just found out that my BFF and I are crushing on the same guy. What should I do? Frustrated Feuding Frenemy Hi Frustrated Feuding Frenemy, Sounds like you’re in a really tough situation. Usually, I say “lads before ladies” (even though I’m not British, and the only “ladies” I know serve sloppy […] Read more
Oh Brother!
Sup Brandon! I share a room with my little brother and we basically get along. The problem is now that I’m older it’s really embarrassing having my friends over. Our room is filled with stupid kiddie stuff, and whenever I try to chill out with my friends, I have no privacy. I love my brother […] Read more
How to ask a guy to a dance
Hi Brandon, Our school Valentine’s Day Dance is coming up! It’s girls ask guys, and the thought of having to ask a guy to the dance is freaking me out. OMG! I’m SO embarrassed! I just want to cover my face and CRINGE! I guess I’m too chicken! HELP! Too Afraid To Ask Dear Too […] Read more
