2006-12-16 01:19:31 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Hi -- I am a parent of a 14 year old -- who also has a bad report card. You need to be honest! There is nothing I hate more than my 14 year old lying to me or making up excuses as to why his report card is bad. First of all, you are in complete control of your report card. If you are trying your best (and only you know if you are) then you need to tell your parents you are trying. They may want to meet with the teachers and get the teachers input on whether you are trying or slacking off. Work harder and get your grades up and you won't have to worry about how to get out of it. FYI: my 14 year old tried to come up with excuses and has lost television priviliges and computer priviliges. Lying didn't get him anywhere. Good luck!
2006-12-16 02:38:15 · answer #1 · answered by Ann B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the guidance counseler and tell them that you haven't been yourself. Tell them why-- you've been worried about things, you can't focus properly, you're suffering from stress and you're finding the easier way out-- nonproductivity.
Then say you WANT to do well and you realize you've made mistakes. Ask for tutoring. Spend more time in the library where it's quiet and where you can concentrate.
Then go to you parents and tell them the same conversation and that you need their support.
Really, the ball is in your court and you have to be more aggressive about protecting your own future when the adults aren't around to help you.
You've made the first step by asking here just in time. Now go do those things and focus more on the right things. Good luck!
2006-12-16 02:01:54 · answer #2 · answered by Reba K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them before you get the report back that you tried really hard but you don't think you did very well. You never know you might get the report back and you did a good job. Either way let me know what the turn out is. Good Luck.
2006-12-16 01:29:55 · answer #3 · answered by Hugs and Kisses 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's probably no way to avoid punishment, but do promise your folks that you'll try harder next time and you really are sorry about your bad grades.
Be sincere, though. Don't just say it to get out of hot water. Try harder, and if you think you might need some help, ask your parents if they would help you more with your homework - I'm sure they'll be more than willing to do so.
If they see you are geniunely sorry and want to do better, they will be more inclined to help you succeed than to just punish your laziness.
Good luck!
2006-12-16 01:22:28 · answer #4 · answered by skatoolaki 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well first do everything they are telling you to do..infact ask them if you could help them in their work they will notice it and ask why you are being soooo nice. Then tell them that because you could not devote much time to your studies, your school report may not be as fine as that should be expected from you...you need to do it to save yourself from the disaster...prepare them for the shock...and promise that you will do far better next time...and study in front of them so that they feel you are serious...but this method will only help once..i have tried ;)
2006-12-16 01:27:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi...since u know that ur already in trouble, y not face it head on instead of being an ostrich?
Tell ur parents the reason ur grades r bad. u may think that its better not to tell them, but its better to get everything out in open.
Tell them if ur facing problems in school like, u cant cope with the subjects or u dont like the school or u dont like the people in the school..etc
By telling them ur problems, they might help u solve them ( i dont know ur parents, but i know mine will).
To me, hiding is not the solution but the creator of more problems.
Think about it ok...take care!
2006-12-16 01:40:15 · answer #6 · answered by trusha_doshi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you knew your school report is going to be bad ,to bad you couldn't do something to change it so you wouldn't be in this mess.I think you should prepare them first of all and tell them you may be getting a bad report.Sit down and tell them why,the work is to hard,I couldn't keep up,or whatever.They will take it much better.Good luck.
2006-12-16 01:27:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hide the report card and in 3 days tell ur parents
2006-12-16 01:21:49 · answer #8 · answered by Hex Tropetor 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Marina,
If you have tried your hardest, your parents will accept that you "did the best you could." However, if your study time has been replaced by "your time," you need to make a decision. Get low grades because you are giving low effort (this will NOT please most parents) or decide to improve your study habits, seek help when you need it, and offer that solution to mom/dad
2006-12-16 01:33:04 · answer #9 · answered by Rick T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the blow of your parents. Say "yes mam" or "yes sir" but don't blow a fuse. Let them help with your next report. It seems a lot of teens are slipping away from their parents.
2006-12-16 01:23:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋