just a few weeks ago i got my mid-semester report card. my parent don't understand that they dont really matter in the long run, but they still get mad when they see them.
how can i figure out a way to tell them that they dont matter, without being in a long lecture about my future and stuff
2007-05-15 06:05:18 · 20 answers · asked by ♥Crazy♥ 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
How about you try having a teacher explain that to them? Cuz your parents might feel better hearing it from a teacher as well as you. Tell them it's a progress report, not your final grades. It doesn't count towards anything. Just lets you know where you are at, at that moment. Tell them, it helps you so that you know what classes you have to try harder in.
2007-05-23 01:01:36 · answer #1 · answered by *StaRR* 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They matter. If I had not thought the way you do I wouldn't be working a 60 hour week. If u don't get the grades you won't have the choices when you are older. Right now you have everything you need and probably most of what you want because your folks gave it to you. When you are out on your own you will find all of a sudden the things you take for granted now will be expensive and or out of reach. The real shame is your parents are correct but it will take you so long to learn this that by the time you learn it, it will be too late.
2007-05-15 06:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by pwwatson8888 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you don't understand is that they DO matter. You are establishing a pattern for your future. You don't say how old you are, but I'm assuming you're a teenager. Believe me, I never knew (until I was a full-fledged adult) how much the decisions I made when I was younger would affect my future in so many ways. In this day and age, education is VERY important in getting into college and for getting a good job. They are probably truly more concerned about your attitude towards your grades than the actual grades themselves. They're concerned because they want you to do well, and they're concerned that you aren't taking school seriously. Parents DO nag, and all kids hate hearing it (I did too)!!; but they're just doing their job....Instead of arguing with them, tell them you DO care about school - grades, and you know grades are important and that you'll do better next time......that should help them calm down a bit.......but you need TO do better - if you are doing your best - that's all anyone can ask of you.....
2007-05-22 13:04:15 · answer #3 · answered by just curious 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Parents are going to be parents no matter what. The best thing is to listen to them and think about what they say later. I'm pretty sure they have a good reason to lecture you about your grades take a good look at the part you play in this. Be a good child and give them credit where it's due.
2007-05-20 14:04:33 · answer #4 · answered by chocolate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They understand more than you think. They just want you to understand that if your midterm grades are better you don't have to work so hard to make them up in the long run. A consistent effort on your part would be easier for you than a hard drive at the end. They are only lecturing because they care.
2007-05-19 22:00:25 · answer #5 · answered by Janna S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 3rd grader and a 4th grader, I just now started putting away money for their college fund. I have an average income so this is not easy. But, if my sons don't give a good effort to make good grades in college, it would be a huge dissapointment after years of sacrifice. If my sons would have the same lackadaisical attitude about college, I might as well use my money for a brand new sports car.
2007-05-16 00:46:33 · answer #6 · answered by stycheus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do is to not say "it doesn't matter" because that is what is fueling the fire here.Agree with them that your grades need to come up and assure them that when your "real report card" comes out they wont be disappointed.Never say"this or that doesn't matter,it just fuels an argument,because from a parent's stand point"it does matter".and they want to "rest assured" knowing your going to pull up those grades,so lie through your teeth if you have to and tell them what they want to hear,to get them off your back.
2007-05-15 06:18:03 · answer #7 · answered by FYIIM1KO 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do you think that they don't matter, unless things have changed since i was in school mids were averaged at the sem-end for the grade, maybe you should study and then your parents wouldn't have to lecture, you should be just as concerned about your future as they are they may not always be there to tell you to do your best and that could cost you a job later in life
2007-05-15 06:14:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are so wrong. They do matter in the long run. You may cheat yourself out of some opportunities. What is more important is the maturity, drive, responsiblity and self-discipline it takes to get good grades. If you are not getting good grades is safe that you are missing out on some much needed character building.
2007-05-22 15:27:55 · answer #9 · answered by TAT 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but i truly get affected over exams, they just make our parent's day by knowing my girl is getting good grades without wasting their money and time for me!THAT is the only way to keep them away from school and teachers!
2007-05-15 06:10:32 · answer #10 · answered by cool_honeybabe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋