How to Age Gracefully

Dear 6-year-old, training wheels are for babies, just let go already. Regards, a 7-year-old.

Dear 7-year-old, no matter what anyone says. Stay weird. Signed, an 8-year-old.

Dear 8-year-old, find out your baby-sitters'   weakness, then use it against them. Signed, a 9-year-old.

Dear 9-year-old, don't  get involved with the "popular" kids. They're narcissistic capitalists that know nothing about politics. Signed, a 12-year-old.

Dear 12-year-old, ask her to dance. Just trust me on this one. Signed, a 16-year-old.

Dear 16-year-old, don't let your mom throw away your Legos. Signed, an 18-year-old.

Dear 18-year-old, go easy on the makeup. You're not as ugly as you think. Love, a 19-year-old.