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August 23, 2018

I AM NOT A SPOILED BRAT!!!

Dear Nikki,

I’m from a pretty wealthy family. But everyone thinks that just because you have money, you are a spoiled, mean, rich person like Mackenzie! Since most of the popular girls are spoiled and mean, everyone thinks I am too. My BFFs say that even though I’m from a wealthy family, I don’t act like I’m better than everyone else and I’m not spoiled. But everyone else says that I probably go shopping for designer clothes everyday! I am a CCP in my school, but I’m scared of the other CCPs, except for my BFFs! What advice do you have for me? I’m really sick and tired of this.

Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Beautiful, Popular And Rich

Hi Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Beautiful, Popular And Rich,

Okay, I’ve gotta be honest—my first thought was that I CANNOT relate to this at ALL, so how am I supposed to answer? I mean, in the grand scheme of the whole world, my family is totally comfortable. We have a house, a car (even if it has a giant roach on top!!!), and enough to eat. But, no one has ever called me spoiled!

Now, if I learned anything from that time Mackenzie stole my diary and wrote in it herself (the NERVE! I’m still not over it!!!), it’s that having lots of money doesn’t solve anyone’s problems.

And I totally believe you that you’re not mean and spoiled. Take Zoey for example. Her family is pretty wealthy – her mom’s a lawyer and her dad’s a big record executive, after all – and she’s the sweetest!!!

Plus, I can TOTALLY relate to that feeling when people expect you to be something you’re NOT based on one thing about you. I mean, why do you think I didn’t want anyone at my school to know my dad was the exterminator so I could be there on a scholarship?!

So, I get it.

However, I think people are never going to stop making those snap judgments. The thing to do is SHOW them who you are. Definitely don’t be fake, but do your best to be friendly, generous and kind.

If you’re doing all that and people are still talking trash about you, that’s THEIR problem. You’ve got BFFs who know who you are and love you, and THAT’S WHAT MATTERS. And if they’re able to see how sweet you are, I’m sure lots of other people will, too!

People who think you’re dropping tons of cash on expensive stuff are probably jealous, TBH (to be honest). And it’s probably only a few people who’d ever judge you like that, anyway. Their opinions don’t really matter, so (I know this is so 2014 but whatever) do like T. Swift and shake it off! 🙂

So, here’s your assignment:

  • TRUST your BFFs and be who they know you are, which is kind and a great friend.
  • Ignore the haters.
  • Show your kindness and generosity to those around you.
Do you ever feel judged for having too much or too little money? How do you handle it? Tell us in the comments!

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  1. #awesomeanddorky says

    September 6, 2018 at 12:06 am

    You are not a spoiled brat! Maybe they are just jealous of how cool and awesome you really are! If you are reading this don’t hate me because I’m beautiful,popular and rich, Just be you no matter what! 🙂

  2. Nadia says

    September 5, 2018 at 9:41 pm

    Dear Nikki you are not a Dork you are so beautiful I mam a super fan live you to:Nikki from: nadia❣️❤️

  3. #Harypotter says

    September 5, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    Be nice to everybody and show that you’re not mean.

  4. #BRANIKKI says

    September 5, 2018 at 4:39 pm

    LIke, people need to stop bullying, some people will actually bully because, they’re trying to be “cool” *but it isn’t cool*, or if they have been bullied and need to make themselves feel better.But it doesn’t make you feel better, it makes you feel guilty, and then if you keep on doing it ,the people that are getting bullied might actually….*make sure they don’t live anymore*, Or beg their parents to be homeschooled. Its really sad and serious thats why we need to stop the hate, be your kinder self, and love yourself. #StopTheHate#BullyFreeZone#Peace#LoveYourself

  5. #Hermoniegranger says

    September 5, 2018 at 1:46 pm

    Just be nice to people show them your not like rich girl steriotypes.

  6. #ginnyweasley says

    September 5, 2018 at 12:20 pm

    Hey,
    if you don’t want people to think you’re spoiled then why don’t you try showing people what a good person you are

    • #BRANIKKI says

      September 5, 2018 at 4:26 pm

      I agree,grat advice nikki!!!!

  7. BlackPink_RedVelvet says

    September 5, 2018 at 3:24 am

    great advice nikki! We really need to stop judging others and believing in offensive sterotypes.

  8. Dorkalicious x says

    September 5, 2018 at 12:29 am

    my family isn’t wealthy, but we used to be poor. but they’re both hard working lawyers so now, even though, we’re not rich or wealthy, we at least have money! 🙂

  9. kitten lover101 says

    September 4, 2018 at 11:58 pm

    hey Im rich I think its nice but, if you think people don’t like you for who you are than they have been bulled too. trust me I’ve been through it.

  10. I'm Just "Kitten" says

    September 4, 2018 at 9:04 pm

    I’m never a spoiled brat. I always treat my family, and others around me fairly. It would be unfair to yell at you’re parents just to get them to buy something that you want. It wastes their money and without money you won’t be able to pay for needs.

  11. Lesi Cat says

    September 4, 2018 at 5:51 pm

    It’s not fair how people judge you so quickly

    • Afro cake says

      September 4, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      Exactly

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