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[Anonymous]

Would "having" be correct in this question?

Do you find it hard HAVING / to have to contend with the stresses and strains of high school?

[RonBee]

Would "having" be correct in this question?

Do you find it hard HAVING / to have to contend with the stresses and strains of high school?

Say:

• Do you find it hard having to contend with the stresses and strains of high school?

Or:

• Do you find it hard to contend with the stresses and strains of high school?

:)