Q: Don't respond to any text messages that do not directly relate to a family get-together, positive messages or something else perfectly normal. If you are getting texts that spell out her outrage about things that have happened to her, her annoyance at something you've apparently done or to send you gossip about family or friends, let it slide and leave her wondering. If you feel angry and want to send back a retort, reprimand or justification straight away, don't do it. Treat your anger or irritation as a warning sign to sleep on the matter. Furious texting or messaging can only end in more angst on both sides. If your S-I-L is truly a pain and a bit of a drama queen, it's possible that her social networking reflects her attention-seeking ways. You can be all too easily drawn into a web of her anger and drama venting if you can see her Facebook updates or her latest tweets. If she friends you, you can do one of several things. One, simply ignore the request. When she asks you about it, tell her that you don't use social media much to exchange important things (or at all); or Two, reply to her with a "Thanks but no thanks, I am not accepting new requests at the moment due to busyness/privacy/overloading, etc." You might also add something like, "Besides, we see each other often and I prefer we talk face-to-face"; or Three, turn all of your settings to private so that she can't see who you are friends with. Either say nothing or tell her either that you stopped using social media or that you only have a tight knit circle of followers and don't wish to extend it at the moment. If you say you didn't receive any request, she'll only resend it, but it might buy enough time to throw her off the whole idea if you offer to "look into it" but let the "looking into it" drag on and refuse to raise the matter again); or Four, offer her a more neutral alternative. Offer to friend her on Pinterest and focus solely on a shared craft or cooking board. Nothing racy or mean spirited, of course. Try to avoid using the terminology of "friends" when discussing any refusal to accept her request. Unfortunately, the usage of this term by social media sites has caused many people to take it at face value; many people are simply followers or fans, not friends. She might feel devalued if you make any suggestion that she is being rejected as a "friend". If she is already a follower of one or more of your networking sites, you might consider blocking her and turning your pages private on some sites. Most probably you will need to explain what has happened (with a sound excuse); if she's a drama queen, she'll not only notice but she'll take offense too. If she acts abusively, it is recommended that you keep records to show your spouse and other family members if needed. Save messages, emails, voice-mails, etc. Some drama queens like to "attack" when nobody else can see, thinking you won't have the courage to out them. This isn't about deliberately looking for dirt but it is a way of protecting yourself if anything should get out of hand. However, this is truly the stuff of last resortif you handle yourself deftly in public situations around your S-I-L, everyone will know for real who is behaving and who is stirring the pot.
A: Avoid answering what isn't worthy of a response. Keep social media networking to a minimum with your sister-in-law if she sets off your buttons. Take care if you do soldier on and try to be her friend online and/or through the phone.

Q: Education is not the most important part of learning proper English by any means, but people with extensive educations do often have a strong grasp on the rules of grammar and syntax. Speak to well-educated people, like your teachers, your family members, or even nice strangers to hear what English is supposed to sound like. Try to mimic how these people speak. It may feel strange or awkward at first, but with practice it will become second nature. English speakers who are recording their voices will pay extra attention to their pronunciation and how they are saying a word. Read along with an audiobook to see how each word is pronounced, or listen to an educational podcast for a more conversational tone. You can even stop the recording and repeat new words until you get them right. A common mistake many native and non-native English speakers make is not pronouncing the endings of words. Try over-enunciating the endings of words at first, then relax a little. Dropping the ends of words makes the language more informal, since some of them can be versions of slang words. For instance, instead of saying "goin'," say "going." Instead of saying "makin'," say "making." To practice your pronunciation and moving from word to word quickly as you speak, say some tongue-twisters to yourself once a day. Practice ones that rely heavily on different letters and pronunciations so that you get a well-rounded practice. Common tongue-twisters include: "Sally sells seashells down by the sea shore." "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers." "How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?" Tongue-twisters are notoriously difficult to say, even for native English speakers. Don't get discouraged if it takes some practice to get these right.
A: Speak to educated English-speakers. Listen to podcasts and audiobooks. Pronounce the endings of words. Practice tongue-twisters.

Q: Place the saucepan on the stove and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Allow the squirrel meat to simmer until tender, about an hour and a half. Be sure to simmer, not boil the meat; it should not be falling off the bone when you remove it from heat. If you have an older squirrel, it may take longer for the meat to become tender. Pat it dry with paper towels to remove extra moisture. Set the pieces on a plate. Heat the oil over medium high heat. The oil should cover the bottom of the pan and come 1/4 way up the sides. To deep fry the squirrel pieces, heat an inch of oil into a dutch oven or large saucepan. To test whether the oil is hot enough to fry, dip the handle of a wooden spoon into the oil. When the oil bubbles rapidly around the spoon, it's ready to fry. Coat the pieces one at a time, and lay them in the frying pan. Repeat until all the squirrel pieces have been dredged and are cooking in the pan. Cook until the breading is golden brown. Serve with foods that usually accompany fried chicken: mashed potatoes, corn, or green beans. Eat carefully, since the squirrel pieces have tiny bones.
A: Place the squirrel pieces in a large saucepan and cover with water. Drain the squirrel meat. Mix the flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and a few pinches of salt and black pepper in a bowl. Pour oil into a frying pan. Dredge the squirrel pieces in the flour mixture. Turn the squirrel pieces over to fry on the other side. Set the squirrel pieces on paper towels and allow them to drain.

Q: Explain to them about sex, the dangers and everything they will need to know while they are at school, so that they do not get fed wrong information at school.
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When a child of 11 starts Secondary/High school, they will see and hear lots of things about sex, and may want to have a relationship with someone. Make sure a child is not being bullied into kissing/relationships/sex, by regularly talking to teachers, and to your child.