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Some toys never grow old. Did you know that Each week, the fun pages advice column invites a panel of children to give advice to other children who write in with their problems. Mail questions to. Editor, The Fun Pages, The Boston Sunday Globe Boston, Mass. 02107 the yo-yo is 67 years old? Silly putty is 42 years old and the slinky is 43.

These toys are considered classics. We asked 374 4th-8th graders at the Bird Middle School to tell us which of these classics they own. Here are our results: How many own the classic games? Mr. Potato Head 13 Gumby and Pokey 18 Dear Fun Pages: Whenever my brother and sister do something wrong, I get blamed for it as well as them. What can I tell my parents so they won't always blame me for things I didn't do? Not Sure Sit down and talk with your parents.

Explain that they could be more fair. Ask them to take the time to listen and find out who is at fault Sometimes, parents react quickly and they may not realize you're not really involved. Good luck Legos 55 Yo-Yo 55 Clue 66 Fnsbee 86 Monopoly 87 Silly Putty Play-Doh Slinky 30 32 gpZ 38Yg Dear Fun Pages: I have a friend named Peter. He and I are supposed to be best friends. Sometimes, I feel that Peter likes another kid more than me because he does so much with him and doesn't include me.

What should I do? Left-Out Tell Peter how you feel. Maybe you have different ideas about what a best friend should be. If you're realty best friends, you shouldn't worry about sharing your friendship witn other kids. Maybe the other boy can become your friend too. Invite them both to do something special togethei this summer Would you like to see your work in The Fun Pages? Send letters to the editor, original poetry, or favorite jokes and riddles, and we may use them on this page from time to time.

Include your name, age, phone number and town. Send to: Mailbag, The Fun Pages, The Boston Sunday Globe, Boston, MA 02107. (Sorry, we can't use all material or return work.) How do dog catchers get paid? By tne pound, of course' By Abigail 10, Marshfield Dear Editor Your editorial on chewing tobacco was great! I brought i into my health class. Thanks! I Abigail 10, Marshfield Dear Editor I think The Fun Pages should write about topics like Choco Bliss, The Beastie Boys and how kids can make I themselves into real heartbreakers Leon 10, Cambridge Editor's Note: Thanks fot I a good suggestion, Leon! Ask your teacher if your class can be a Fun Pages guest staff, so I you can write these stories fo Dear Fun Pages: Last year I had a problem in school. The boy who sat next to me bothered me all the time.

I told my teacher, but she didn't help. What else could I have done? Bothered If this happens again, make an appointment with your teacher after school to discuss the problem in private. Most teachers are fair, and it you explain how this child interferes with your school work, she should your seat. If this doesn't help remember, teachers often change everyone's seats every few month JOKE Bob asked his doctor, "When my hand gets better will I be able to play the piano well?" The doctor replied: "Why sure, Bob," to which Bob answered: "That's great, doc because I couldn't play the piano By Ben 7. Newton.