Dear Deidre - Ends 22nd February

[Inseriousity.]

Everyone loves to be helpful. It's just the good part of humanity that really shows when you're giving someone some decent advice. Deidre, the agony aunt of The Sun is going on holiday soon and has no-one to write her letters for her. She asked fellow columnist, Jeremy Clarkson, but he was so rude to the letters that she had to give up on him. She needed someone she could trust and so she came to Habbox!

She's sent us this letter that she recieved back in the 90s and the best piece of advice is in for some good prizes!

Dear Deidre,
I'm being bullied at school because of my voice. The thing is, it's different to everybody else's. I'm a 16 year old boy and my voice changes in pitch (from high to low to high) when I speak. You can imagine the names I get called. I'm afraid of opening my mouth because all they do is laugh at me. I can't defend myself verbally and I'm not much of a fighter...
What do I do?

The winner will be the person who gives the best advice to the problem. Good luck!

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[Rockcuteman..]

Habbo name: rockcuteman
Habbox name: Rockcuteman..
My entry:
Hey There,
I have read your letter, this happens to every teenage boy, growing up. Dont be afraid of the bullies, just ignore them as itl happen to them someday too and then they wont be the ones laughing ! Whenever they come over , just walk away. Or if they go too far and you are really really worried speak to a really close friend or family member and tell them about your feelings. Also remember that itl wear off in a couple of days.
Deirdre

[Jacktard.]

habboUk Name: JACKTARD
Habbox Name: JACKTARD
My entry:
hi, i have read your letter and thought about what you could do. This happens to all males around your age but you are just slightly later, this is fine and lots of boys go through the same thing you are too. Most bullys are just after attention or are just so insecure they feel as though they need to pick on someone else, and unfortunately they chose you. The best thing to do would be to tell someone about it.I think you should think about your decision; either tell a teacher or your parents. They are probably more likely to give the best advice for your situation and will be able to put a stop to the bullying
Hope this helps.
Thanks.

[Jendro]

Habbo name: Jendro
Habbox name: Jendro
My entry:

Hey!
Don't be sad about your voice, don't be sad about the bullying. If you overcome these worries, growing to a real man awaits you!
You don't know how many times I've been called a siren (and even my parents made jokes of my voice...), but I didn't care. In stead of that I just kept singing, thought it sounded awful, just to train my voice
And now I can sing, am almost mature, and most important of all: I don't care what other people (especially bullies) say to me. To useful things I listen, and the useless things just go into my left ear, and go out the right one. I will assure you good times will await you! So don't be sad, don't cry, don't panic, don't worry:
"Every rainbow needs a little rain."

Sincerely,
Me

[x!candi!x]

Habbox name:x!candi!x

Habbo name:bexirae

Entry:

Hello,

Don't worry about the change in your voice, as a young person changes into a man you will notice loads of different changes within yourself and your body but don't be alarmed!! The change in your voice is absoloutly normal and when the time comes the bullies will have to go through exactly the same thing. If you are worried about the bullies I suggest you go see an adult such as a headteacher, teachers or even your parents. If you don't feel comfortable telling an adult. Maybe a close companion you can trust can help you. I wouldn't worry about the bullies or the changes in your voice trust me it's absoloutly normal!.

Yours sincerely,
Deidre

[Baby-ash05]

Habbo name: Baby-ash05
Habbox name: baby-ash05
My entry:


Hi, thank you for sending me your letter. The only advice i can give you is too ignore the bullies and tell a teacher. what your going through is puberty and it happens to every single human being between the ages of 9-20. The people who are bullying are picking at your weak point, they know that them calling you because of this is affecting you and upsetting you, this is how bullies work. What you need to do, is the next time someone calls you, either walk away from them and dont show a reaction, bullies will soon get bored if you dont react, because what these people do is pick a weak point, and keep grinding at a person and love to see a reaction from them. There is nothing wrong with you! this is 100% natural, and every person experiences it at different points in there life. So the next time someone calls you, just show no reaction. And your right, violence solves nothing, as this is probably what the bullies want out of you, but they will sharp get bored when they see it is not affecting you. If the bullies are being very mean, then go to your head of year and report them for there behaviour, this should put a stop to it. Explain to your teacher/parent what is happening as they can esculate the situation further. I wish you the best of luck, and dont let them get you down!

Deidry.

[chalie333]

habbo name: chalie333
habbox name: chalie333
my entry:

Hi,thank you for sending me you ploblem at school.And i knowhow to help you,
you re going though a stage calling "pubity" which happens to all boys and becasue your voise changes you can say to them maby "haha haha im going though ubity which make me a man and you children!" or you can tell your mum,dad,teacher,headteacher that you are being bullied.

i hope it helps you

yours faithly

Deidry

[JAKEY:JAKEY]

Habbo name:JAKEY:JAKEY
Habbox name:JAKEY:JAKEY
Have you read your letter,this happes to everyone,Growing up.Don't be afraid of the bullies.Just ignore them as it will happen to them someday and them they wont be the ones laughing you'll be laughing at em.Whenever they come over to you and start to pick on you,Just walk away from them and then if they follow you all the time you will have to tell somebody about it,and if they get to far and if you get really worried about it tell a close friend and if that doesnt work tell your parents or something and they might even give you some advice for the big mean bullies and then that might keep them away from you for a few weeks or days.
Deirdre

[FlyingJesus]

Habbo name: Syc
Habbox name: FlyingJesus
Entry:

hit them ihl and steal their furni

[P.princess4]

Habbo(x) Name: P.princess4

Hi, thanks for sending me your letter i have read it and understand what you are goind throught.As you are only 16, many things will be changing in your life like your body and also your voice. You may find it hard coping with this all on your own thats why im here to help you. The best things to do is just ignore it, I also know that may not work for some people thats why i have more options in what you can do. You could either tell a teacher or parents for support you might find it very helpful as you are goin throught puberty and voice will be changing. Bullies are nothing without a victim withour and will-power or self belief. I am not saying you have neither of these I am just saying they are putting you down and you cannot drag yourself back up. Your voice is not a problem its as beautiful as anyone elses and it doesnt matter how it sounds all you need to do is believe in yourself and so will I.

I hope i have helped you to think about which option you will take and I will always be there to help you. Just remember I believe in you so does Habbox.

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