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in the first place. On the one hand, it might be exciting to try to get away with
breaking the rules again; but on the other hand, would you be able to enjoy the
movie worrying about what would happen if your parents came home before
you got back?
With so many conflicting feelings, it’s a challenge to hear your inner voice.
This is why it’s important to quiet things down inside your head, so you can
really listen to your inner voice’s advice. Start thinking about the choices (going
to the movie or staying home) and what you might gain and lose with each one.
Picture yourself going to the movie: How do you feel seeing your friend?
Standing in line? Watching the movie? What’s it like when you get home?
Imagine that you return before your parents do. How do you feel? Imagine
them coming into your room later to say good night. How do you feel then?
Imagine that your parents arrive home early. How do they feel when they real-
ize you’re not there? What happens when you get home?
Now picture yourself saying no to the movie and staying home. What do
you do to keep from being bored? How do you feel while you’re doing it? How
do you feel when you think about your friend at the movies with someone else?
How do you feel when your parents get home?
Which choice creates more positive feelings? Which choice creates more
negative ones? Which one feels “right”? When you hear the answer to that ques-
tion inside your head, that’s your inner voice talking to you. Listen to it. Trust
it. Your inner voice will help you feel good about yourself and the decisions
you make.
Kids bug me because I’m different
Hey Terra,
I’ve never been like anyone else I know. I’m not sure why, and I don’t really care. My problem
is I’m sick of people making all kinds of judgments about me just because I act different. How
can I get the kids in my school to stop pressuring me and just leave me alone?
Boppin’ Unique