Dear Annie,
I know how you feel. Please don't worry.
Many students have the problems you have.
You think your parents are too strict
with you. Sometimes you may feel unhappy, but it seems that they just want to
protect(保护) you.
First, you can't go out on school nights but have to stay at home doing the
homework. I also think middle school students should stay at home on school
nights. Your parents want you to study hard. Second, your parents ask you to
do the dishes after dinner every day. I think it is OK. Everyone in a family should
help with the housework. But if sometimes you are too tired or have too much
homework, you can tell them. Last, you said you liked playing badminton very
much, but your parents didn't allow(允许) you to have
fun doing that with your friends on weekends. I don't think that is right.
You need to relax yourself! Why don't you talk with your parents? Tell them
your feelings. And you can also ask your teacher to talk to them.
I'm sure things will be better from now
on. Good luck!
Yours,
Dr. Know
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