Billy Joe and Mary Sue Advice
I am having some trouble with my teachers and their respect for me. What do I need to do?
-Not Respected
Well, Not Respected, the only way to really gain the trust of an adult, and especially a teacher, is to respect them. Try saying yes ma’m, no ma’m, and being quiet and attentive in class. The more you respect your teachers, the more likely they are to respect you back. It may take a while to earn it, but eventually you will see a change.

One of my teachers talks while we are taking quizzes and tests and I don’t want to be rude but she really needs to shut up!
-Talky Teacher
The best advice we can give you is to politely raise your hand next time she talks during your quiz or test and ask her to stop. After one attempt, encourage other students to raise their hands and ask her to stop talking as well. If she doesn’t stop then, take the problem up with administration; they are really the only people who have control over the teachers.

Why can’t we wear what we want, I understand we need a dress code, but it’s to the point where we can’t express ourselves.
-Dress Code Crisis
Well, the dress code is in place for many reasons. And if you really understand that we need one, then you’ll realize that the dress code keeps people from being ridiculous. There are a few ignorant people who would be given and inch and take a mile when it comes to dress code. If they’re given a small window and are allowed to wear short shorts, then somebody will where booty shorts that let their “butt cheeks” hang out. Because of these ignorant people, all of us are restricted to a certain dress. The option of expressing yourself is not available for discussion because some people could claim that showing their cleavage to everyone is “expressing themselves.” The idea of free expression is so broad and general, that it is easier on administration to give us all general dress restrictions to eliminate the problems all together. Eventually, the style will evolve and the dress code will become more of a joke than a code. So don’t worry, the dress code will change; give it time. Check out some of the dress code articles on TYJNA.COM for more information on this topic.

Well, my boyfriend and I have dated for about a year and we have had some really good times. He and I love each other a lot but sometimes he gets angry with me and hurts my feelings. I don’t want it to be ok for him to do that, but I don’t want to break up with him. What should I do?
-Jaded Girlfriend
If he truly loves you, it sounds like he does, he’ll take the time to sit down with you and discuss what hurts your feelings. When you get the time to talk about it, tell him exactly what it is that he does to hurt you and tell him that it bothers you. He should respect your opinion and make a valid effort to change the things that hurt you. If he just gets mad that about what you’re telling him, then maybe it would be better if you just weren’t with him. If a guy doesn’t respect you enough to listen to your feelings and change himself to better your relationship, he isn’t worth it. There is a saying, “It’s better to leave the broken pieces of a relationship broken, than to hurt yourself trying to put it back together.” If you aren’t truly happy anymore, get out of the relationship now, before it’s too late. If you think he’s willing to change and the good far out-weighs the bad, then stay with him and work together to make the best of your love.

What should I do if I want to increase my SAT scores, but I can’t afford to go to special classes?
-Sucky Scores
If you can’t afford special classes, maybe you could buy the SAT practice books from local book stores. If you still don’t want to or can’t spend the money on those, try to find someone who has really high SAT scores and ask them to tutor you. The College Board offers online SAT practice tests that you can print and do yourself. If you don’t want to do it alone, take the tests with a group of students in your similar situation.