User blog comment:SpicyHandofMarriage/How To Survive Middle School/@comment-4471108-20111028151409

'Anywhore' lol. Ok, tell your little brother to act like everyone else isn't there at all. Don't be the teacher's pet, but don't try to act like a bully. Just be yourself, do some HW, have average grades, always have a story or 2 to tell and NEVER look down on ANYONE. This will get you labeled and possibly targeted by others. In my experience, knowing and getting along (not being BFF, but just having the ability to talk to anyone whenever you feel like it) is VERY important. It gives you access to every bit of information available. Look for people that likes the same stuff you do or like and befriend them. Don't do stupid or dangerous stuff just to prove yourself to others, you're not achieving anything and the people that urge you to do it are not your friends and won't help you if you get in trouble. Don't be an attention whore or try to always be on the spotlight. Rather, let the spotlight follow you by being different in a cool way. When I was in 6th I used to take my CD player to school and chill out, no one would ever bother me. When people came looking for trouble or trying to piss me off (trolling) I just acted like they weren't there or gave them a psychopath look (open eyes wide, focus sight, disturbing grin) asking what I could do for them. It worked wonders. Also, you can show off your artistic skills, girls love guys with artistic skills. Teachers... well they are special. They're like bullies with super powers. Just stick to doing HW, studying for exams... the usual stuff, so they won't notice you for being bad (or good). Don't try to excell beyond average or please them, just answer politely even if you don't feel like it, because they're older and deserve respect. Whenever you disagree with them, raise your hand and expose your opinion in an orderly, respectful manner. Don't shout, don't destroy stuff in the classroom. And if you're going to missbehave, troll, destroy or be evil in any way... don't ever let anyone know it was you. ;)