Ans: My suggestion would be to prioritize studies at this point in time. Prepare for your Board exams and give your best. With regards to your Stream selection, post the boards you can sit down and have a heart to heart discussion with your parents. If you are really serious about pursuing Arts, I am sure your parents would agree. End of the day, all parents want to see their wards happy. However, please don't waste your time being confused now. Concentrate on your Boards. All the best!
Ans: What you state is a serious matter. This should not be taken lightly. Please inform your parents at the earliest. They will deal with it in an appropriate manner. Do not engage in any kind of quarrel with this boy. Let the elders deal with it. If possible for a while do not move around alone. Take care.
Ans: Glad to know you are concerned and serious about your upcoming Board exams. Firstly do not panic. Relax and plan out your study schedule. This will help in optimum utilization of your time. Make sure you eat well and maintain regular sleep timings. Further, there are a few more tips that you could follow. This should help ensure that you are able to study well and also retain the same.
(Ms. Gariasi Dutta, MSW (TISS) is a Psychological Counsellor at downtown hospital, Guwahati. She may be contacted at 98640-55560 or mail at dutta.gariasi@gmail.com)