To: got catcalled for the first time today.I’m 13.
Me: It is not about your age, but what you look like to guys. You must be really beautiful and that is not a bad thing at all, in fact, you should be proud that of all of the girls who were around, you were the one(s) that stood out from the crowd, irrespective of your age and you should be prepared for other admirers as you grow older, both male and female, depending on which way you decide to go, s******* speaking, when the time is right for you.
The best way to handle these things is to ignore the crackheads, just as you and your friend did and don’t dwell on it, ever.
There is no right way or wrong way to handle these things, but the more you give back what they put out verbally, the more intense the whole thing could go and it could very easily spiral out of control and you really don’t want to ever be on the receiving end of that.
Best thing to do is lower your eyes, avoid eye contact and carry on walking without hesitating or saying anything, just like you both did and you will earn respect and admiration from everyone around you and that is not a bad thing to have, at your age and as you grow older.
Best Wishes
