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Good advice. ^^

And thank you!

@imouto chan:

Thanks for the advice, imouto chan! ^^ And I always except responses no matter how far away from the posting day it is. ^^ Though if it's years from the posting date I might have to go back and see what I posted. xDDD

And actually, that really helps me. I guess I kinda forgot all that stuff I learned in STARPOWER. *is ashamed* I remember some of it, but . . .it's kinda harder listening to a grown-up saying it.

Anyway, thank you so much! And next time, I'll be sure to speak up! *gets brave-ish face on*

*Saku Chan ^-^

Hmm. A little late for my response, but I still wanna help out ^^;

Peer pressure is peer pressure is peer pressure.

And like any other situation where peer pressure is involved, you have a choice and there are various ways to approach the situation.

Your best bet (from where I stand from the situation) is to just politely tell them that you like being you, and don't want to change all that much (y'know, just state your feelings in a tactful way).

If they keep bugging you, just look 'em straight in the eyes and do the whole I thing.

I.... [appreciate your concern, but I'm fine just the way I am].

I.... [get upset when you bother me to keep changing].

I.... [enter your own response]

And etc.

Over all, just remain calm. Getting nasty makes the whole situation nasty, and why make it harder for you?

Also, when your cousin says all those inapropiate things around you, you should speak up. No one wants hear that stuff.

Hope that helped o_o;;; I used to be the 'captain' of the Peer Mediators in Elementary school, so some of the things I learned that stuck with me came to mind.

Also, if you need any more help with the situation, remember, I'm just PM or phone call away~

@Kittenlark:

*hugs you back* Thanks! ^^ And it is hard to stand up to people, especially if you're related. ;;

I'll follow your advice and either change the subject or talk with another group of people. Thank you so much!

You have a great day too! ^-^

@MintIceCream:

Actually the clothes they want me to wear aren't that bad. They are just really expensive and I don't want to wear them. They are thin and you have to buy like 3 layers just to keep warm.

High school boys are immature and that's why I want to wait a while before I date. There's no point in just arguing with them and telling them what you will or will not do with them. They won't listen cuz most of them act like morons.

You're right. I'll just try to be as polite as possible and tell my cousins that's not what I want to do.

Thanks for the advice. ^^

*Saku Chan ^-^

well, if the clothes they want to wear are the kind that shows a lot of skin, i say bad idea. that doesn't get boys to like you, it gets them to lust after you. very bad. high school boys are immature anyway. they tend not to think w/ their brain, if you get what i mean. just tell your cousins that you are happy w/ the way you are now, and aren't ready/don't want a boyfriend just yet. waiting is good.

MIC

@Niko Chan:

Okies! I'll try that! Thanks, Niko Chan! ^^

well,tell 'em ya dun wanna change,wait for the reaction,if it was any kind of objection,just follow,only wear the stuff they get ya when you're around them,stay as you are when you're not,that's the best advice I can give right now XD