Dear Leo: Our Advice Column

Dear Pressured, 

I know it can be difficult to make those kinds of decisions, especially when you participate in a lot of things. I do think one important factor you should be considering is yourself, however, not what others may say or do. What are the extracurriculars you enjoy the most? What do you think will contribute to your growth and happiness over time? Once you know what’s most important to you, prioritize those activities. If the pressure from your peers becomes too intense or feels hurtful, I’d suggest discussing it with them or a trusted adult. Tell them how you feel about their actions and make it clear that the decision is up to you. Hopefully this helps! 

This is simultaneously the most intelligent and the most mind-numbing question I have ever answered. According to the Oxford Dictionary, a soup is defined by “a liquid dish, typically made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables, etc., in stock or water.” If we follow this logic, cereal is not a soup. Even when eaten with milk, it doesn’t contain meat, fish, or veggies… I think. There is also no boiling involved when preparing cereal, making it not a soup, but instead, a delicious breakfast food! :)