The best way to cut your parents anger, (and possibly deter them from imminent child-abuse), is to immediately and fully own up to your "errant" ways, even if you've worked very hard and have done nothing wrong, arguing won't persuade them to your view, it'll only anger them more. They need time to calm down, no one likes being called and told ANYTHING negative about their children, some react differently than others. Admit, calmly and rationally that you're having a problem, if you knew about your grades slipping before and didn't tell her, apologize for not confiding in her, (even though it's very understandable if you didn't) and tell her why you didn't, (maybe you thought you could change them on your own, or you were scared to say anything). Regardless of why, tell her that you were wrong not to talk to her sooner. No matter WHAT happens, try to remain calm and civil, the key here is to allow your mom to see that you're more mature, more reasonable and not trying to skate out of something. She needs to know that you really care about this and want to change it. She'll be less likely to revert back to the, "I'm an adult and you're just a kid who knows nothing about life and I have to teach you with force" attitude. It's a step toward getting her to respect you as an older person. Also, remaining calm will be effective in that it'll keep her a little more calm and less likely to blow the situation out of proportion. You can't resolve anything when you're butting heads and you'll probably only earn yourself a harsher punishment. Don't condescend. Yes, I know, she isn't always right, she might even be wayy wrong, but don't shrug, roll your eyes or get cocky. You have to put up with it. YOU WANT THE EASIEST WAY TO A RESOLUTION. This is your motive. You want out of trouble. You want to be able to fix this, not just get told off about it. As hard as it is, maintain your self-control, just because she's out of control doesn't mean you have to be, see your way through it. Just suck it up and go along with her to the best of your ability, make her see that you're willing to change this and don't want conflict, that you're on the same side, you both want a resolution. BE THE BIGGER PERSON You'll feel alot better about it later, even if you have to say, "Yes, Mom" and do whatever she says, don't argue, just agree. You know what's right and you'll feel better about yourself for it later, even if you do get an unfair punishment. To FIX it; Ask if you can arrange a conference with your teachers to find out why you were given those grades and ask what you can do to improve, or to get extra credit to raise your grade. When you let the teachers know that you do care and are willing to try, they will see you differently and quit metering out bad grades with the thought that maybe you don't deserve any better. They will want to help you, that's what they're there for. If you can't get anywhere with a particular teacher, arrange a session with the school counselor and try to have your teacher present, express what you feel, your frustration, what you want to achieve and how much you need to be heard. Don't immediately attack the teacher, it'll get you nowhere, don't bring up their bad points, listen and try to work it out, the guidance counselor will help. Before the meeting, arrange to speak to the counselor alone, so that you can vent your problem and she can help you on what to say to your teacher. Go in a little early, don't ever be late to a meeting with a teacher, it makes you loook like you don't really care and that you don't value their time. It sucks that you have to fight to be heard and get the attention and possibly tutoring that you need, but most schools have too many students and not enough faculty. You have to find a way to speak up and stand out or you'll fall through the cracks.
2016-05-24 22:17:57
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answered by ? 4
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does your mother's advice allow you to nag him, shout at him, slap him, kick him ?? Then, your mother is quite intelligent.
2007-01-15 23:01:45
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answered by wizard of the East 7
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