Dear Shayna B.,

I am in seventh grade and I still like to play with Barbies. This is really embarrassing because I am too old to play with them and I am afraid someone will find out. What should I do?

Sincerely,

Devorah and Her Dollies

Dear DAHD,

Don’t feel defeated; there are probably lots of kids playing with kiddy things. Be your own person. Don’t worry about what others think. Remember when Pop Its were a thing? They were actually designed for babies. I’m sure you’re not the only one playing with Barbies. There are people watching the same TV shows for three years. That doesn’t make them immature. The fact is, you’re as normal as anyone else is. Or maybe everyone else is actually abnormal and you are the normal one.

Best of luck,

Shayna B.