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cold shoulder

Dear Girls’ World,

I thought I was getting close to a

new friend, but she just stopped

talking to me one day. What

should I do? — Iced out

We’re sorry to hear this! It always stinks when

you’re on the outs with friends. It sounds like she’s
upset with you about something, so even though

it might be awkward, we suggest asking her about

it. Say something like: “I feel like you’re upset

with me, and I’m not sure why. Can we talk about On No Good Nick,
it?” Tell her that you enjoyed hanging out and felt Jeremy, Molly and
Ed and Liz expect
like you were becoming friends. Once she starts Nick to do chores.

talking, you guys should be able to figure out the

problem and get your friendship back on track. chore bore

Dear Girls’ World,

My parents make me and my
out of touch
brother do chores. I have to

fold all the laundry, while
Dear Girls’ World,

he just takes out the trash,
My friends all have phones, but
which takes way less time.
my mom won’t let me have one.
Help me! — Always folding
She says they’re too expensive

We think this is something you
and unsafe. Can I talk her into
should talk to your parents about.
it? — Just want to group chat
Explain that you’re not trying to get out
of doing chores, but you want to rotate
Well, you might not want to hear this, but we
responsibilities with your brother. (Tip: Try
think you have to respect your mom’s decision
ERIC MCCANDLESS/DISNEY CHANNEL your friends and play games. There are also ways the talk.) You can also volunteer to make
not to complain about your brother during
here. She’s right: Phones are expensive and they
do expose you to some safety risks. But we think
a family chore chart, like the one seen
you can compromise, especially if your family has
above, to make it easier to keep track of
a tablet. A tablet will let you download all the fun
who needs to do what each week.
apps a phone will, so you can group chat with

for your parents to set parental controls, so it’s

a win-win. If your family doesn’t have a tablet,
Send us your
ask your mom if she’d let you purchase one with
question!
allowance money. If she agrees, start saving!
Go to page 96 and
follow the instructions.