My parents are gonna kill me when they see my report card...?

Question

Last term I got 2 A's, 1 C+, and the rest B's. They were miffed about the C+ and kept reminding me about it all term. I've been depressed for a while and they know that, but my marks have gone way down due to not doing homework and I'm afraid they're going to be really mad. I'm gonna get 1 A, 2 B's, and 5 C+'s. One might be a C. How do I explain this and get them to not be mad?

Answer 1

Ask them why they are more concerned about your grades than your depression.

Answer 2

Your grades are going down? Understandably so if you aren't doing the homework - they should be MORE concerned about what's bugging you and focus on getting you some help or just talking to you so you don't feel threatened.

We parents always wish for our children to succeed...often, that means bringing home a grade less than an A. What most people DON'T get, is that C is AVERAGE, not the best and not the worst, just: AVERAGE...

Upset people, parents, brothers, sisters, friends, teachers are a way of life, and you should consider that a part of any human life. Tell them this hasn't been your best semester and you'll try harder next semeser, however, that said, if something really IS bothering you specifically...you need to find someone to confide in, one of them or an adult in your family you feel comfortable talking to. You'll feel a lot better if you at least try to lift this burden of upset, if there is one. If you're just being lazy, then you're going to have to take the "heat" from Mom and Dad and suffer...Honey, its a part of life, growing up, being a kid.

Just try to do better, for yourself, not for them. But I would have been THRILLED had my son brought home the report card you're referring to...
and you can share that with your parents, as well. He was always average...but always, WAY ABOVE AVERAGE in heart, soul, compassion and other equally, if not more so, fine attributes of being human. He's just fine...GPA's can always be improved - if you don't have heart, soul and compassion, you can kiss off having friends, loved ones, and good interpersonal skills in whatever job(s) you take in the future.

Take care...

Grace

Answer 3

This is much easier than you think....copy this letter

Dear Dad & Mom,
It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing you. I had
to elope with my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with
you and Mom. I've been finding real passion with Joan and she is so
nice. I knew you would not approve of her because of all her piercing,
tattoos, and her tight motorcycle clothes and because she is so much older
than I am but it's not only the passion, Dad, she's pregnant. Joan says
that we are going to be very happy. She owns a trailer in the woods and
has a stack of firewood, enough for the whole winter. We share a
Dream of having many more children. Joan has opened my eyes to the fact
that marijuana doesn't really hurt anyone. We'll be growing it and
trading it with the other people in the commune for all the cocaine and ecstasy we want. In the meantime, we'll pray that science will find a cure for AIDS so Joan can get better; she sure deserves it! Don't worry Dad,
I'm 15 years old now and I know how to take care of myself. Someday,
I'm sure we'll be back to visit so you can get to know your grandchildren.

Your son,
David
P.S. Dad, none of the above is true. I'm over at Tommy's house.
I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than
the report card that's in my desk drawer.
I love you!

Call when it is safe for me to come home.

Answer 4

Since there is no way you can cover this up, the report is out already. Tell them that you will work twice as hard this next time, and do it. Let them know you have been depressed, and could use their support in helping you get the home work done. Be willing to be grounded and show them that you can do your homework. You will feel better about yourself just knowing they feel better about you trying hard to make up the grades.

Answer 5

First of all be upfront with your parents and tell them that your grades are not as good as the last time but you are going to work really hard to put your school work first cus you know how important it is.

If you are having problems with certain subjects talk to your teacher about getting extra help. Make school a priority! If your having problems going on at home that are affecting you talk with your parents or school counselor who can help u.good luck.

Answer 6

First be honest and objective with yourself.
Why haven't you been doing your homework? Is it really harder to study than it used to be?
If so, why? Is it something you know how to fix? Do you just need to apply yourself better? Or do you need some help? Do you need tutoring? Do you need counseling? Do you need to see a doctor?
Once you have thought about these questions, talk to your parents about it. Tell them your thoughts and ask them theirs.
Then together you should be able to come up with a course of action.

Answer 7

Your parents getting mad is the least of your problems. What you gonna do when you graduate high school and the good colleges won't accept you.
Burger King is a fun place to eat, but working there sucks and minimum wage doesn't pay the rent very well.

Answer 8

in basic terms be right this moment up. in case you tell your mothers and fathers you probably did each and every thing you may and used it sluggish properly, then definitely i'm no longer too specific what they may be mad approximately. i'm effective that there are a great way worse scholars in you're college. no longer implying you're a bad pupil. yet honesty, is often your superb guess. sturdy success

Answer 9

okay haha i feel yah. tell your mistake of earning these grades to your parents, so they can understand. and tell them you`ll start trying harder at school. for now, just try giving out extra credit to your teachers & when they hand it back to you-- you can show it to your parents & show them how much you care about your grades.

Answer 10

dam just tell them you did your best you are just human god you got to get a's all the time????