I am fifteen years old. I have a huge load of homework to do over the weekend. I have friends that I like to hang out with. My father is breathing down my throat about organization, time management, getting all my homework that will be due on Monday and Tuesday. Is this reasonable that my dad expects me to get everything done in one weekend. I can accept getting all my homework done and I really am working on organization and time management. But unless I stay in the house the entire weekend and sacrifice my friendships, by the way this has already started to occur so I have to work hard at keeping my friendships in tact, there is no possible way to get everything done including all the other chores I am required to do. Is this a reasonable thing to ask a fifteen year old to do?
By the way- I happily get my homework done and help out around the house. All I am saying is that I need some down time. To chill out. I can't keep up with everything if I am not.
2006-10-01 12:48:22 · 17 answers · asked by mimi 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
He doesn't even want me to watch my fav tv show. Might I point out that it is the only tv show i watch at all and it is on a sunday. All of my homework is already done
2006-10-01 12:55:02 · update #1
for all of you that are saying that I am wasting valuable time. I am not. I am done.
2006-10-01 13:06:28 · update #2
I think that high schoolers get an alarming amount of homework. Every teacher seems to think that their course is the most important. Of course, chores are too, so are friends. Just try to get it all done. Even if you just have 10 min at the end of the night to talk to a friend, that helps. And if you have friends that don't understand your situation, you need to get different friends. My mother was very ill when I was a junior and senior and I had to start taking care of her. Of course, I had the help of family as well, so that I could do one after school activity. But most of my friends understood that I had to take care of her. The ones that didn't went away and I don't miss them. The ones that stayed came to my house and hung out with me and mom there. My mom was a cool lady and everybody loved her. But they were willing to trade a night out on the town for staying home with me and my mom, cooking and watching movies and playing board games. You need to get these kind of friends. Don't take it out on your parents. They only try to do their best.
2006-10-01 13:02:07 · answer #1 · answered by glitz_and_glitter 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is all about balance. All work and no play makes anyone a bit
unhappy. If you are happy, you'll probably be more productive.
In the schools in this area, they have a class that teaches people how to become more organized. They show you throughout the year what is the most effective way to get your work done. I don't think your father understands that organization comes naturally for some and not for others.
If they have that option in your schools, take the class. Or talk to your school counsellor and ask if she has any suggestions. It
might just take a little time after class talking with your teacher about the best way to stay organized for their particular class. If
they feel that you are trying, I'm sure they will be happy to help you and be more understanding when it comes to grading.
School is a time to learn, but it's also a time to make friends and learn that life is fun, too. Everyone deserves a break now and then. Good luck to you!
2006-10-01 19:56:20 · answer #2 · answered by Linda S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have the same thing. My parents want me to have an A average, work for my Dad, do chores whenever they call on me, keep my room organized, and spend time with my 3 younger siblings. They actually prefer me not to hang out w/my friends at all. SO STOP COMPLAINING!!! I'M 14 AND I CAN HANDLE ALL THAT!!!! You need to chill and just do what your parents say, it's just high school!!! And if they were really your friends, they would understand in the 1st place!
2006-10-02 14:49:12 · answer #3 · answered by dragon_fan1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dad was the same way. PROVE to him that ALL your homework and chores are done. Explain to your friends whats going on, they'll understand that you cant hang out with them.
We all have lots of homework, but what some people dont get is that you need to take breaks between your work and just chill out. My dad never understood this. The only time I could take breaks or even listen to music was when he was downstairs giving piano lessons.
Idk what else to tell you. drop me an email if it gets worse, I'll try to help.
2006-10-01 20:22:16 · answer #4 · answered by trainboy765 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are lucky to have a parent who cares so much about your success...you see, twenty years from now you will most likely be successful, while a bunch of your friends won't. They will have goofed off and not done homework, not done chores, and watched TV until their eyes started to bleed. They will go off to college and party like madwomen - they won't study, and they will come back to town after a semester or two with their tails between their (we hope not pregnant, too) legs. Your dad is being tough on you - but I doubt you NEVER watch your favorite show - or else it wouldn't be your favorite now, would it - but he does have your best interests at heart. Do what he says, get good grades and make him proud, and then ask for a bit of freedon that is reasonable for somone your age. Good Luck!
2006-10-01 20:06:40 · answer #5 · answered by applebetty34 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your homework is more important. You need an education so you will be able to support yourself when you finish school. Your friends are not going to do it for you. I know at your young age that is not what you want to hear, and at your age you know everything, but it is the truth. By the time you finish school or SOONER you will not have all of the "friends" you call friends now. If they ARE friends as you say they will understand why you need to do your homework, and if they go to your school, do they have homework also that needs to be done?
2006-10-01 19:56:53 · answer #6 · answered by Ex Head 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not reasonable at all. I'm the same way, but I have younger siblings I have to take care of all the time, and I work. I don't even get time to watch any tv, I also only like one tv show.
I wish i had more time, but it's impossible, I'm waiting til I graduate, then that's over with. lol!
2006-10-02 00:04:40 · answer #7 · answered by Yoshi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the amount of time you wasted on Yahoo Answers asking this question is time you could have used for more productive avenues... your dad is right...you'll thank him in the long run...when you are educated and have a good job and your lame high school friends are working at the local Denny's!
2006-10-01 19:59:02 · answer #8 · answered by i_love_my_mp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are 15 staying home and doing work is never fun. It might seem harsh that you have to stay in and do you work but you dont know if your friends have finished there work. What if they have and want you to come out and you have not who is going to suffer. Stick it out do the work so that you can get to chill during the week or next weekend.
Dad needs to give you time to relax as well so you do not over work yourself as well.
2006-10-01 19:53:12 · answer #9 · answered by celiajm 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it's reasonable. When you work hard today, you get to play hard tomorrow.
many KIDS (you are a kid) don't understand that this is the time when you bust you're butt in school, so later on in life you don't have to work as hard and can do more fun things.
2006-10-01 19:53:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋