My sister always likes going swimming with me and my dad. I find it fun too! But the thing is she's been planning it since last Sunday for her me and my dad to go Swimming today. But when I went to the bathroom this morning, I found out that I have my period. So I told my mom that I couldn't go swimming. But then when we were driving home from Church today, my sister brought up the subject, and my mom said that I couldn't go. She kept on asking and asking why I couldn't go and we told her because I can't. So now she's really mad at me. She's only 9 and doesn't know about periods and stuff so she's really mad at me. I feel really bad. I wish she was a little older so that she could know. So now I feel really guilty. What should I do?
xxoBriannax answered Monday August 23 2004, 8:39 am: Make up an excuse and tell her that your stomach hurts and that you have a cramp.. I don't see why you don't just go swimming, I would.
Madde_Moe04 answered Sunday August 22 2004, 8:08 pm: well just tell her that she'll learn someday why you cant go but jusst when your period is over ask if you can re-schedule or go swimming some other time.. [ Madde_Moe04's advice column | Ask Madde_Moe04 A Question ]
napalm3400 answered Sunday August 22 2004, 4:40 pm: Well tell her that u are sick, and u cant go swimming when u were sick like u were, tell her that u promise that u will all go swimming (Insert a good date here). and she will forget about being mad at u. [ napalm3400's advice column | Ask napalm3400 A Question ]
xokristabelle answered Sunday August 22 2004, 4:29 pm: Well, next time, use a tampon so you CAN swim. But for now, you need to explain to your sister that you were sick but will be able to swim next time. Good luck! [ xokristabelle's advice column | Ask xokristabelle A Question ]
DeeplyInLove102203 answered Sunday August 22 2004, 4:28 pm: Maybe u should have a one on one talk wid her so she knows bout it cuz she iz gunna needa kno soon n e wayz u kno so juss tell her about it and maybe explain wat iz goin on like how u have your period and explain wat it iz well hope i helped if u need n ething else drop 1 in my inbox k hun!!
Karen answered Sunday August 22 2004, 4:25 pm: Just tell your mom to tell her why you can't go swimming today. You could also tell your sister that you are going to be very sick for the next view days or something. Or if you want, wear a tampon so you can go swimming. Hope I helped :) [ Karen's advice column | Ask Karen A Question ]
brittishbaby answered Sunday August 22 2004, 4:25 pm: are you alloud to wear a tampon?? (thats what i would do, but my sister is 19 so she doesnt care about hangin w/ me).if you arent then make it up to ur sis, be like.. ill go to the pool with u, im free next week. or hey lets go to the mall instead. something like that. or bribe her w/ candy. hope i helped, any questions feel free to ask or IM me on JustASweetKiss76. good luck! [ brittishbaby's advice column | Ask brittishbaby A Question ]
S_C answered Sunday August 22 2004, 4:25 pm: well, you could either try to use a tampon (unless this is your first ever time) or you could tell her that you don't feel good, which wouldn't be a lie, because normally you don't feel good. Or you can have your mom tell her that you got in trouble at school or something, I mean it isn't nice to lie, but she's a bit young for the truth. Then again, girls start off with their period as young as 9, and as old as 17 so for all we know she'll get hers soon, which is weird, yet possible. [ S_C's advice column | Ask S_C A Question ]
PiNKxFETiSH answered Sunday August 22 2004, 4:25 pm: Ask your mom to explain it to her. Nine is a young age to learn about periods and stuff. Tell her that your stomach hurts and when you go in the water it'll hurt even more, at lease that why I tell my little brother when he asks me why I can't swim sometimes. [ PiNKxFETiSH's advice column | Ask PiNKxFETiSH A Question ]
Sherry answered Sunday August 22 2004, 4:24 pm: My sister is 9 and she knows what a period is. But she doesnt completly understand it. Cant you use a tampon? If not dont dont feel guilty you cant tell her soo yea..but maybe you can tell her? try to explain it? not give all the details but some? [ Sherry's advice column | Ask Sherry A Question ]
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