Ask Bubbi Advice Column - Monday May 24th 2010

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by Ask Bubbi
on Monday, May 24, 2010

Dear Bubbi,

My 2 nieces (seven and ten) dress like they're teenagers. I don't like it! My sister doesn't see anything wrong with it and buys them everything they want. What are your thoughts?

~Concerned Aunt

Dear Concerned Aunt,

I took my six year old granddaughter shopping recently and found a lot of the clothes much too mature looking. It took me a while to find a dress that I thought was age appropriate. You could try bringing up the subject with your sister but don't be hurt if she doesn't agree with you. p.s. I think at this age parents should have the final say about what their children wear.

Dear Bubbi,

I'm about to blow my lid at work with a manager who talks to me about everyone we work with. She reveals things that I'm sure our co-workers would be horrified to find out she has shared. If she's gossiping to me about them, I can only imagine what's she's telling them about me! It's enough already!

~Angry Employee

Dear Angry Employee,

The next time this manager opens her mouth to gossip, I would tell her that you're not comfortable hearing personal things about your coworkers. Then walk away and don't look back. Do it a few times if you have to. She will eventually get the hint

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