I was encouraged by my parents to ignore them and to try start making friends by just talking with some kids.

父母亲鼓励我不要在意那些负面的关注，他们还让我试着去跟别的孩子聊天交些朋友。

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My parents are very strict with me in making friends.

我的父母在交朋友方面对我要求很严格。

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My parents are very strict with me in making friends.

我的父母在交朋友方面对我要求很严格。

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