Dealing with Gawkers.

• Author: Galanes, Philip
• Position: Ethical Dilemma - Brief article

I received muscle grafts on my legs after a serious car crash. I want to be confident and don't want to feel as if I have to cover my legs in public, but I'm nervous that people will ask questions or stare at me. What would be the right response if they do?

--Lucy, 16, California

HERE'S WHAT I DON'T want you to do: Walk around with your head down. If people gawk, smile at them. If they ask what...