Dear Mr. Hunt,
敬爱的亨特先生
My problem is that I can't get on with my family. Relations between my parents have become difficult. They fight a lot, and I really don't like it.
我面临的问题是我无法和我的家人和睦相处。父母之间的关系变得很紧张。他们经常吵架，我非常不喜欢这样。
It's the only communication they have. I don't know if I should say anything to them about this.
吵架是他们唯一沟通的方式。我不知道我是否该跟他们谈谈。
When they argue, it's like a big, black cloud hanging over our home.
当他们开始吵架的时候，整个家里仿佛笼罩在一层厚厚的乌云下。
Also, my elder brother is not very nice to me. He always refuses to let me watch my favourite TV show.
还有，我的哥哥对我也不好。他总是不让我看我喜欢的电视节目。
Instead he watches whatever he wants until late at night.
但是他却想看什么就看什么，而且一直看到深夜。
I don't think this is fair. At home I always feel lonely and nervous. Is that normal? What can I do?
我认为这很不公平。我在家里总是感觉到孤独和紧张。这样正常吗？我该怎么办？
Sad and Thirteen
一位忧伤的13岁小朋友
Dear Sad and Thirteen,
亲爱的忧伤的13岁小朋友
It's not easy being your age, and it's normal to have these feelings. Why don't you talk about these feelings with your family?
你在这个年龄遇到这样的事情很不容易，而且你有这种感觉也很正常。为什么你不和你父母说说你的这些感受呢？
If your parents are having problems, you should offer to help.
如果你的父母出现了问题，你应该给他们提供帮助。
Maybe you could do more jobs around the house so that they have more time for proper communication.
你或许可以多做些家务，这样他们有更多的时间进行适当地沟通。
Secondly, why don't you sit down and communicate with your brother?
其次，为什么你不能坐下来和你的哥哥好好谈谈呢？
You should explain that you don't mind him watching TV all the time.
你应该跟他解释，你并不介意他一直看电视。
However, he should let you watch your favourite show. I hope things will be better for you soon.
但是他应该允许你看自己喜欢看的节目。我喜欢事情能够早日得到解决。
Robert Hunt
罗伯特·亨特
