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Hi @Dirtbike_gang  

I hear what you are saying, it feels uncomfortable asking someone to be a closer friend when you know that the information will get back to your parents.

During high school it can definitely be easier having friends your age because you see them in all your classes and are going through the same things at the same time, however having older friends can also be very normal, especially those that are like siblings – I know I had a few of those friends and became one myself to some younger friends! The older you get, the less your exact ages will matter as everyone changes and develops at their own time 🙂

Could I please ask, why do you think your parents would judge you for having older friends?

And if they did judge you, how would that impact you?

So long as your friends are nice people, it may be comforting for your parents to know you do have friends and company at school. It’s also nice that you have different connections to your brother and may be able to understand him and his life a little better.