Little Sis messes with leave Big Sis’ stuff

Hey, Cherie!

I am so sick and tired of my little sister. I am 14, and she is 12. She always is into my stuff, and because we share a room, I can’t exactly kick her out of it.

My parents will tell her to leave my stuff alone, but she just keeps on doing it. It’s driving me crazy trying to find hiding places and sneaking around just so she won’t mess with me. How can I make her stop and leave me alone?

— Big Trouble with Little Sister

Hey, Big!

Man, it can be so hard having to share your space with a sibling. Especially when they just don’t leave you alone. What if you messed with her stuff, too• Maybe, then, she would get so annoyed that she would leave you alone.

Nobody likes to be invaded, even if it’s your own sister. So, if you start moving her stuff around, she might get the message. Your parents can talk to her about how important it is to have your own space, and she might appreciate it more. You might even get some relief.

Hey, Cherie!

How do I tell my mom that I don’t like her choices in clothes• I’m 15, and I am so tired of my mother embarrassing me by dressing so young all the time.

She wears dresses that are so short and tops that are cut so low. I see men looking at her and I’m like “Eeww, that’s gross!” But she just loves the attention. I don’t like her coming into my school ever. My friends just think it’s cool, but their moms don’t dress like mine.

I want to just go through her closet and take out everything that is wrong, but there would be hardly anything left.

— Mom in Fashion Emergency

Hey, Mom/Fashion Emergency!

Wow, sounds like your mom could use a fashion intervention. Maybe you could create one yourself. I bet you can find plenty of “fashion don’ts” around that you can show her, and ask how she feels about those looks.

If you are really embarrassed by her attire, tell her about it, and ask whether she would consider your feelings. I’ll bet she isn’t even aware of how this makes you feel, and if she knows she is making you uncomfortable, then she will change.

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