DEAR ABBY: I can't take it anymore. I am 9, and my sister (age 8) is constantly teasing me. Wherever I am, she's always in my face. I do not know what to do. My dad will not let me clobber her, so physical violence is out. Do you have any advice for me? I hope so. -- TEASED IN MENOMINEE, MICH.
DEAR TEASED: If you "clobber" your little sister, it will make her cry, but it won't solve the problem.
Teasing you is her way of trying to get and keep your attention. The more you try to ignore her, or get away from her, the harder she'll try to get you to notice her.
If you pay more attention to her, perhaps she'll be willing to give you more space when you want to do something on your own. Good luck!