what should you do? well you could give the whole school a make over, but that would probably leave you bankrupt. there is really nothing that you can do about it exept switch schools or something, i feel ya pain, i go with school with a bunch of mexican wet backs ( no to be racist ) but it sucks being 1/10 white kids in the school haha. but you just have to exept people for who they are, its not about appearence, and if you get along with the people then good, on the other hand if you dont whats the big deal? i mean the last thing i want to is to try and make friends with a bunch of emo goths. i rather keep my dignity thanks.

I’m not going to tell you cliched answers, but instead I’m going to give you solutions to help you solve some of these problems.

I think the number one thing to do is make friends outside of your school to help build your confidence. Whether it be from a sport, church, music lessons, community activities, etc. Meet people with similar interests and values and go from there. Even becoming acquainted with a few people can give you the confidence to become more social with others. Also, you don’t have to worry about fitting in the same way you do with school. In school, it seems like looks matter alot. In these out of school groups, it’ll be the strength of your interests that matters more– not whether or not you are blonde.

Once you build up for confidence, bring that to the table at school. Are there particular people who you think are rather nice, but never got the chance to talk to? Have a conversation with them. Keep in mind that while everyone may have *started* out with punk-emo looks, by the time it’s Halloween or Thanksgiving a lot of people shed that image and turn into something else.

A lot of people hold onto a facade, or a fake front, because it gives them security and it makes them feel like they have conformed. That changes with time and everyone becomes themselves.

I would suggest that instead of trying to be punk, be consistent with who you are. That means more than just “be yourself”– it means you are willing to stand your ground in spite of everyone calling you Malibu Barbie, and acting like you are inferior. The people with the best character are people who stay consistent with who they are.

Hold in there!

BE YOURSELF. It doesn’t matter what they think. I never really had too many friends growing up, but the friends that I did make are the ones that will be there til the end. Those are so hard to find now a days.

First of all, just be yourself. Don’t base your self-esteem on what others think.

Secondly, if you try too hard to make friends – that’s sort of a turn-off and you’ll end up pushing people away.

You have a friend. Be happy. Don’t keep trying to make new friends, you’ll make more over time.

so what i don’t either but i manage to make friends! if you want to make friends just wave hi to a stranger and start talking to them! you wont embarress youself! don’t care what other people think you are kool! like me! ugga ugga ugga