I get 100s really often, and people think that I have no social life and constantly say that about me. The truth is that I have good memory. I'm really bad at sports and I have a hard time playing sports because I have asthma, so that's another thing. I barely have anything in common with most others. I don't have many friends, and they are all just smart like me. I'm tired of getting insulted day and night. Will anyone help?
And my parents don't actually let me do anything. I'm basically stuck home all day. And I have to sneak onto the computer just to ask this question. I have no game systems whatsoever either. My dad makes tons of money, but I don't get anything from it.
I also see no point in listening to music, chatting on the internet or on the phone, or dating or anything like that.
I'm probably just too different, right?
Oh, and I'm in seventh grade, if anyone wants to know.
2007-01-29 07:27:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
who cares what ppl think of you, they need to worry about them selves as do you. SCREW EM!!!!
2007-01-29 07:31:42 · answer #1 · answered by Lola 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're less different than you think you are.
In any case, being different CAN be a cause of intolerance, but it does not have to be. Some people are jerks, and there is not a lot you can do about them except ignore them. There is a lot of missing information here, though. How do YOU treat other people? Do you brag about your grades? Do you cry when you get an A-? Are you shy? Are you sarcastic? Are you aloof? Do you treat other people they way you want to be treated?
Ask yourself the above questions, and be honest about it. The problem might be less that you are different, and more that you are an invert, or worse yet, a jerk. If it is just shyness, then work on being more outgoing. Talk to people. Be nice to them. Help them with their homework (but don't DO their homework!). Ask them about their interests. It is ok to have different interests than other people, but it is still immature to ignore people or downplay their interests. You probably do not like it when people do that to you! That said, if you are shy, it is difficult to overcome this. If at the very least you are nice and polite to people and ignore them when they are mean to you, eventually they will respect you and treat you differently. It is really all about respect. You give respect. You get respect. That is all there is to it.
In regards to making friends, the best thing you can do is get involved in your school. You say you are no good at sports? Well, there are more things to get involved with than just sports. Try band, choir, drama, debate, quiz bowl, computer club, or whatever else your school might have. Talk to your principal, teacher, or counselor about it. Get involved with SOMETHING that you are interested in, and you'll meet other people with similar interests. This and treating people with respect are the keys to making friends. There may be little you can do about some of the jerks out there treating you badly, because they are jerks. But you don't have to worry about them when you have friends of your own.
Good luck!
2007-01-29 15:39:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hang in there. You sound like a really intelligent person. You seem to find better things to do with your time than what the mainstream says is supposed to be fun, and normal. You probably get made fun of because you ARE different. But who the hell says thats a bad thing? You're in seventh grade, that's the age where kids begin to mold themselves into who they want to be as adults, and mainly they do this by trying to do things adults would do, but they're usually not mature enough to make responsible decisions while doing these things. They try to copy, copy, copy, all the time, everything they see on TV or internet, or read in magazines, If the mainstream says it is cool, then it must be cool, so they do it. The problem is, there are some people, like me and you, who don't want people telling us what is fun, and what is stupid, and how to act. We like to do what brings US enjoyment, not what somebody else claims is what kids are supposed to be doing. Kids this age tend to single out the ones who don't act or dress the same way they do. And it's normal. I went through the same thing in school, beginning in my eighth grade year. I was always really smart, and respected my teachers, never got in trouble, did the best at everything in school. Then people started to give me a hard time all the time, calling me teachers pet, goody two shoes, miss perfect. But I made a bad choice as a result. I started letting my grades drop, and started getting into trouble, even smoking cigarettes to fit in with the so called "cool crowd".I probably could have gotten several scholorships if I would have been true to myself. As you get older you realize these things. I know it's hard. I would cry alot back then because of the teasing I went through.I used to have kids throw basketballs at me, put gum in my hair, etc. You're not alone. Don't try to be like them, though. It's not worth it.Stick with the people who treat you right, your true friends. And it won't be like this forever, always remember that. When you graduate, and get a job and all that, you'll see how it's so much different in the adult world. The tables turn on those people, it's the smart, independant ones who everyone wants to be around. The big-headed sports junkies who are stuck on themselves will find that that attitude is very unlikable. What's really funny is that I see kids grown up who I went to school with, and those football players who were once at the top of the food chain in high school, haven't changed a bit, and it's gotten them nowhere. They're the ones that nobody likes working with, and the majority of them can't even hold a job, and spend their evenings drinking beer with their same buddies from high school and watching the game. What a life. It's the smart ones who have lasting careers, are making really good money, and are happily married. My advice to you is to do what YOU want to do. Ignore those others who say you're different- who needs them anyways? Who needs friends who can't even think for themselves and need other peers, television, magazines to tell them how to act. You're better than that. You have a good head on your shoulders. You do what makes YOU happy- you can't please everybody, it's you that you're going to live with for the rest of your life- not them, they'll come and go and be only a memory. You shape your life the way you want it to be. And remember, you're not alone, ever, in this.There's lots of people like you.Be strong and don't give up. School's tough and kids can be so cruel, but things will change, trust me as you get older. If you ever need to talk, E-mail me anytime. Good luck.
2007-01-29 16:04:35 · answer #3 · answered by Choco_Taco25 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've just described the characteristics some of the world's brilliant innovators and inventors that later became millionaires. Stay focus on your talents.....but if you feel something special for a girl...try to persue it...behind every good man is a good woman.
2007-01-29 15:32:32 · answer #4 · answered by davemg21 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some people have a hard time talking to people that are smarter than they are.....have hope.....i wasn't really popular in school cause i was shy and got good grades with out trying......find something that your interested in and do that......just think when you rich and famous everyone will want to be your friend lol.....do what makes you happy
2007-01-29 15:33:43 · answer #5 · answered by Rhylie and Paiyden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reason because you sound we-rd...you also say that you have to sneak to get on the computer..but have know interest in the Internet???
2007-01-29 15:34:50 · answer #6 · answered by babo1dm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you're ugly and your momma dresses you funny.
2007-01-29 15:34:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't worry about them, you won't remember them in 10 years
2007-01-29 15:31:42 · answer #8 · answered by didjlord 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋