When I say getting "progressively worse" i'm not jus talking about academically, i'm also talking about socially as well. Although i'm a senior this year, I feel like my last 3 years there, I haven't accomplished anything and my parents keep telling me that I don't have a future in a decent college. I don't make straight A's, I make A's and B's and occasionally C's in the more difficult classes. Not only that, My Mom is a teacher at my high school and on top of all that, my younger sister is going to be a freshmen when school starts back. I don't mix with the wrong people, I don't really say much to other students because I feel like my parents have brainwashed me and put negative thoughts into my head so that I wouldn't have anything to say to anyone. I can't really talk to students who are supposed to be my friends without hearing them talk about their plans for the future and what honor classes that their taking. This is what i have to put up with on a daily basis. Please help me!
2006-08-03 05:48:54 · 6 answers · asked by T.S. Quint 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
heres a little story about high school...once you graduate, for the next few years you never ever see those kids again. you may see some if you decide to go to school around home, but for the most part you dont.
high school is about learning and growing up, and its awkward for every single person going through it, including the most popular kids.
dont listen to people who say you dont have a future in a good college, because thats exactly what you don't need. you have to believe in yourself and stop listening to what your parents say. i missed out on my senior year of high school because i was so self concious and scared that people hated me, and i only applied to one college, which was right down the road from me, because i was scared of rejection.
big mistake!
i missed out on so much fun, proms, senior day, ...and i was so self concious that i ended up hating myself. once i got into college, i realized, i am who i am. high school isnt about defining yourself, you do more of that in college when you are away from parents and away from peopel youve known your whole life.
just focus on what you want senior year, dont be afraid to make more friends, and just be.
trust me, you'll appreciate it much more.
2006-08-03 05:56:04 · answer #1 · answered by I Wonder 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can tell from the quality of your writing that you do have a future in a decent college.
Maybe you could spend more time trying to figure out what it is that you love doing the most. Concentrate on that and get to be as good at it as you can possibly be. This might or might not be an academic subject.
What might be happening during these talks with your mom is that she is absolutely freaked by the thought of paying for your college education. Parents go through this. You could ask her to sit down and discuss the situation in a calm, quiet way. Pick the right time.
She might also be stressed out by things that she doesn't tell you about.
There are a lot of ways to pay for college. On way is to do your first two years at a community college. This is generally very affordable. Go online and find out how much the community college in your area charges.
You sound like an exceptionally bright, exceptionally good high school student. Keep busy with positive, interesting activities and do your homework to the best of your ability. No one can ask more of you, at this stage in your life, than that.
If you do your best and keep busy, life will get better.
2006-08-03 13:48:47 · answer #2 · answered by Austin W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry your parents are so awful and that they don't encourage you... if you're getting mostly A's and B's then you'll be fine! I got D's and F's when I was in high school and I still got into college (and not community college either).
When you are talking to your friends and they start talking about college and honor classes, ask them for their advice on how to get started making college plans for yourself and ask them what they think you'd be good at! They're your friends afterall; they won't make fun of you or anything!
Either way, I think you should move out of your parent's house asap, because they do not seem like very nice people! You seem like a really smart and friendly person, and I think you'd do great in a college setting living with other students!!
Good luck! :o)
2006-08-03 13:01:19 · answer #3 · answered by snpdrgon84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the problems is funding, people move away. Schools are getting worst because the students are not taking the initiative to do things on their own. If no one is there to push them to do it who will. Some parents don't come out and support their child/children.
Your friends are making plans for the future so should you. So what if you have to go to a community college for your first year. You have to make it in life competition is fierce when you enter in the workforce. You do your best no matter what people tell you.
There are allot people that's negative all the time but that should not stop you from trying to get your life together. Being around negative should push you harder to make your-self better.
2006-08-03 12:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by Toya J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life in general gets harder as you grow older. You will see that you will adjust and be happier with your circumstances later in life. Not all people are as perfect as they seem. Hold your head high, go to school, graduate, and go to a community college. After that if you feel you must you can transfer to a "decent college" Good Luck..
2006-08-03 12:59:00 · answer #5 · answered by Teacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey A's, B's ,& c's are good grades .well a c is ok .every once in a while butkeep trying for the grades you make now and encourage your sister to make the grades you do now!
2006-08-03 12:56:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋