Dear Ms. Jazzy,
I’m in 11th grade and have a problem with a particular teacher. My brother had this teacher 2 years ago and gave him a hard time. Now this teacher is taking it out on me. He ignores me when I raise my hand and puts me down when I ask a question. What should I do to make this better?
— 11th grader with a problem
Dear 11th grader with a problem,
My advice to you is to be respectful to your teacher so he has no reason to blame the way you act as a reason for his behavior. Secondly, wait until after class or school, tell him how you feel about his behavior, and ask why he acts this way. Thirdly, try to come to a happy medium where both of you can respect each other. You sound like a serious student and are smart to want it resolved.