I would like some advice for middle school, please! | Comments

You can wear makeup, if you want, just don't put on too much that you look creepy. Bullies tend to pick on shy, insecure, nerdy, small, or strange people. If you do get picked on, just shrug it off and ignore it and don't let them know that it bugs you, or else they'll keep on bullying you. Some tips on friends, pick people that lift you up and make you feel good. You can make lots of friends pretty fast if you smile lots and introduce yourself to people. Do your homework right after school. Stay organized, and everything will be better. I know some people that are really unorganized and always lose their stuff, and because of this they don't get very good grades because of it. It doesn't really matter if you fit in or not. Good luck in middle school!

Also, you don't have to wear make-up! I never did and boys loved me (maybe because I get along with them better). Make-up will not make or break you, its for personal opinion of oneself. If guys get used to seeing you in full out make-up they aren't going to appreciate your true beauty. Plus, if you don't keep it light, it will look horrendous. My tip for that is to only use foundation/cover-up , mascara a/o eyeliner. Keep it nice and simple.

All I have to say is to not freak out. Be who you are, that's what I did and I had a great time. Sometimes teachers are a-holes but your going to get that in high school and college. Don't let anybody get to you if they try to bully you, that just means they are worthless jerks trying to lower you to there standards.

ps. If somehow you end up in a fight (fist-fight) let them throw the first punch, that way you won't be in as much trouble when you fight beck.

*To, not time. I swear, spellcheck hates me.

Don't die, which is sound advice.

Also, always stand up.for what what you think is right. It doesn't matter if it's a simple thing like a small argument, or something bigger like standing up to bullies and such. I, unfortunately, have cussed before, but not in front of people. More to myself. I've never cussed outside of muttering words to myself, and I hope that you manage time resist the urge to do so. It's very tempting to cuss.sometimes, but please keep your cool and remain strong.

I hope your middle school experience is better than mine! Good luck!

-Lone

Wazzup ^.^ I'm goin to 10th grade, and I'm glad that I hadn't encountered any body to mess with me.....I think I intimidate them....oh well lol I basically shyed away from a lot of things, I didn't really talk much (nobody messes with you if you don't mess with them ^.^ ) for make-up...hmm don't use a lot of base (foundation) if you go bright on the lips, go neutral on the eyes and so forth so on lol ^.^ I did my homework everyday, basically you just do as the teachers say, and focus on the teacher (not meaning to preach to ya :P ) but even though there are those funny guys (class clowns) I see that the teachers get annoyed by that, also just try and make a little friendship with the teacher by just chatting with them ^.^ but not for long or you'll be late for class, I'm more comfortable with a teacher if I am at least a bit comfortable with knowing the teacher, and for those bullies...well I've been bullied before, still haunts me, I was in 2nd grade and I was bullied by teachers in my other grades...until middle school they stayed away ^.^

Hey there! I just got out of 6th grade, actually, and passed with flying colors if I do say so myself. In my experience, if someone is really popular, chances are they're a jerk. Stay away from them because you will probably end up getting hurt. If you have good friends, stick with them no matter what. Participate in as many activities as you can while still getting straight A's, with perhaps a few B's. This will insure you're popular with the teachers (which is incredibly important) as well as involved in many things, so chances are you'll have more friends. Wear some makeup if you really want to, but avoid eyeliner, eyeshadow, or too much foundation, mascara or lip stick/gloss. If you overdo it, chances are people will think you're a bimbo.Do NOT 'date' anyone in the 6th grade!!! It's a terrible idea, which will most likely end up giving you issues with friends and make you unpopular with teachers. If someone says something mean, just say something on the order of "Thanks! Have a nice day!" and walk away. If it persists, do not be afraid to tell a teacher. I'm sure you'll do just fine. Middle school really ain't all it's cracked up to be.

Let me give you some advice: Never go near jocks or popular kids, and stay away from bathrooms. Always travel in a tight group.

Middle school will probably be the hardest years of your life. As daughter of Apollo said, hormones are changing, and well, its a new experience. As for befriending outcasts, (who I happen to be) most of us arnt too weird. Befriending them will give you cool, loyal, smart friends for life. For dealing with bullies, stay under the radar. Don't change your self, and bullies won't bother you. They may, for they pick smaller and weaker kids, but, they will stop bothering you if you stand up for yourself! if you do get bullied, tell a teacher! the bully may call you mean names, but they won't be able to bother you. In fact, by telling, you would open the gateway for others to tell. It takes only one person to stop a bully in their tracks. As for beauty, don't worry. That's never been a problem for anyone! :-) many experiences can only be felt in person, so be strong, be yourself, and stay loyal to friends you can trust. Btw, people who want to change you ARE NOT FRIENDS. They are bullies, and their words and actions typically hurt you emotionally more then a bully who hits you ever could. Ignore then, and they won't be a problem! find friends like you, not those who want to Change you.

-alien1234

Don't to try and scare you or anything.... But middle school sucks. Everyone is changing, hormones are out of wack, and people drift apart. However, I haven't cussed a single time while I was in middle school, and all was fine (except 7th grade, which I'll probably explain why). Don't worry about "fitting in" because I had a bunch of different friends from each stereotype. Make friends with people who you want to be around.

Dealing with a bully: well, you know that 7th grade thing that I mentioned earlier? Yeah, in 7th grade I was bullied and thought about killing myself. If you do get bullied, you have to stay strong and smile and reply with positive comments like "yep, you're right." Or "okay." Just keep your head held high, look them dead in the eye, and smile.

How not to get bullied: there is no way to not get bullied. A bully picks on people who are usually smaller than them, and it doesn't matter what shape or gender you are. However, if you see someone getting bullied, please go over there and befriend them. It will make their day, and I wish someone did that to me. Also, if you do get bullied, tell a teacher, so they can do something about it because they will (they made my bully wait a minute after class, so she couldn't shove me).

What will happen if you befriend an outcast?: find out for yourself. They're only outcasts 'cause no one will let them in.

Important thing to note: Do NOT change who you are. If the people you're with start changing, don't change with them.

Middle school isn't as bad as it seems. Just don't let anyone change you, and you'll be good! Love who you are, and ignore jerks. That's all there is too it! :)