My mom took my RaZr fromme this morning because my progress reports came back and I got a D(65%) IN math and a C(77.9%) in science...these are both high school credit courses though...I can't get my phone back until my report card comes back
2007-02-13 02:59:43 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
It doesn't seem like it now but focusing on school and getting good grades is the best thing you could ever do for yourself. If you mess up now you WILL regret this and have to struggle hard to make it up later on. I know it isn't fun and time consuming but try to make a daily planner or something that allows you to get your homework/studying in and still have time for your friends.
2007-02-13 03:11:56 · answer #1 · answered by sportsfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And what is your point? a D is not a very good grade nor is a C, but it is passing, but as I used to tell my child whom is now in college...to get a C average YOU JUST HAVE TO SHOW UP IN CLASS...B...PUT IN SOME effort....AND AN 'A' IS PUT IN EXTRA EFFORT, PAY ATTENTION, EXTRA CREDIT WORK ALWAYS HELPS OUT!!
As a parent and a lenient one at that, taking away a cell phone is not depriving you of anything...it is a privilege to be earned & it sounds like your mother has rescinded that PRIVILEGE for the time being. After all again as I used to tell my own child - YOUR THE KID & I AM THE MOMMY & MAKE THE RULES, THATS WHY....so I think this is how your mother feels at the present from your whining tone in the note.
A beeper was popluar for my kid in 4th grade which she had, then a phone in her room - landline back int he 90's...and then finally a cell phone....but these things are a privilige/luxury to kids....not a necessity...oh, and now like I said my daughter is in college by earning her way to a presitgious college on her hard work & grades...hope it helps
2007-02-13 03:16:31 · answer #2 · answered by amronh a 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might feel that it's unfair but your mom is actually doing the best thing for you right now. Concentrating on your school should be your No. 1 priority. If you want your phone back, study hard and prove that you're responsible enough to have it! I know sometimes school can be hard- I'm a college student-but your mom obviously thinks your capable of balancing your academic and social life or else you wouldn't have gotten a phone in the first place. Prove it to her and to yourself that your smart enough to handle both! Good Luck!! :)
2007-02-13 03:15:10 · answer #3 · answered by Butterfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is probably why she doesn't want you paying the bill, so she can still have control over it. If you were paying that too it would be completely unfair. She is not trying to be "fair" she is punishing you. That is the thing about being 16, you are 16 and when sh*t happens that is un fair you can't do anything about it......wait, that never changes! Believe me un fair things happen to adults ALL the time. It is called life.
2016-05-24 05:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is being fair bc she is giving you a chance to bring up your grade she could of took from you for the whole year until the next report card day. So she is being very fair to you. SO what you need to do is if you want it back i bring up your grades. If you do not understand your math or science then get tutoring after school if you have too but bring up your grades.
2007-02-13 03:06:43 · answer #5 · answered by knowssignlanguage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes she is right. education is so important. If you take it more seriously then she will probably take your interests more seriously. Get a good education. When you are in your late 20S you will understand why it is so important. The job market is competitive and a good education can give you an edge. Also, you will have more interesting things to talk about other than pop culture. Good luck to you!
2007-02-13 03:13:50 · answer #6 · answered by classylady 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is good! Maybe your good ol Mom thought that you were on the phone too much instead of focusing on your school work. Which showed on your progress reports. Kudos for your Mom!!!
2007-02-13 04:06:36 · answer #7 · answered by mrs.new_major_07 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, she's not being unfair, she's being a good mom.
It would be a lot easier for her to just ignore your grades and let you goof around and fail and have to repeat your grade. She's brave enough to let you hate her. You have a great mom and you don't realize it now but you will someday!
2007-02-13 03:24:29 · answer #8 · answered by darligraphy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to focus on your schoolwork, not your social life right now. It won't be the end of the world to live without your cell phone for a few weeks.
I don't think that she is being too harsh. Just wait till she takes away your TV and car keys.
2007-02-13 03:04:08 · answer #9 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your mother was not unfair. She is trying to follow the admonition of the Bible and train you up in the way you should go.
I think you should honor her by accepting the punishment and get your grades up.
Eph esians 6:1- 3 "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth."
2007-02-13 03:09:57 · answer #10 · answered by Preacher 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋