Girls Only: Ask Dr. M: Bullying

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Dr. M is the author of five advice books, including Getting to Know the Real You: 50 Fun Quizzes Just for Girls, and Girls: What's So Bad About Being Good? How to Have Fun, Survive the Preteen Years, and Remain True to Yourself, both written with her teenage daughter. Dr. M shares this advice column with Molly, a middle school student who loves to play soccer, dance, write and spend time with her friends.

Dear Dr. M and Liz,
My problem is that I always get the lowest number of push-ups or sit-ups in my gym class. It's soooo embarrassing, and I know that everybody thinks I'm weak because I hear them laughing.

—Sara, 11, Canada


	Dear Sara, Those girls who are laughing are being mean. They have no right to treat you that way. When you hear them laughing, think about what you're good at, rather than focusing on your weaknesses. And remember that the more you practice, the stronger you'll become.

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