Mom situation =[ ?

Question

ok well im going into 8th grade and there are these two different classes i could take. one of them is algerbra (which im REALLY good at. and the other one is called math 8) i really want to take algerbra but my mom wont let me. she is always screaming at me and i just cant stand it anymore. shes always mean to me and i dont know y. my mom and dad are divorsed and my life i REALLY REALLY hard on me. my mom wont even get me new school clothes. i have to wear the same stuff as last year. and she always thinks that i want to be like my friends but i dont. my sisters are constantly yelling at me and she doesnt even do anything about it. shes not a bad mom just a REALLY hard one to get along with. PLEASE answer it will help me a lot. thanx

note- i have 3 other sister and one brother. and she wont let me take algerbra because she was the one who signed me up for math 8.

Answer 1

My advice is to talk to your mum nicely. If she insist that you do not take algebra, ask her why and what she expects you to take instead. Do not get upset but listen to her reasons first. Then talk to her nicely and perhaps you could also talk to a teacher and have the teacher talk to your mum and dad.

As for new clothings, dont sweat it. If you can still fit into your old clothings, just wear them out and then you can get new ones. Perhaps your mum is having some financial troubles which she is not telling you. Parents usually do that. It's not the end of the world, most teens have problems with their parents. When you become a parent sometime int eh future, youw ill understand.

Answer 2

Take the algebra. See if you can get the school to transfer you into it. Go to guidance on the first day. Math 8 is dead-end. From there you go to math 9, etc. From Algebra you go to Geometry and follow an advancing track. You might tell your mom that you really want the challenge of the Algebra and that it will help keep you off the streets as it has more homework and studying. Agree with her that you will switch back if you can't handle it. If you do have any trouble in the class, go to the teacher for help right from the start. A teacher likes students who want to learn. That way, you also get to stay with the Algebra.

Answer 3

Been there! About the math classes, try finding a description of the class and sit with her and explain why you'd like to take that class (Is it a college requirement? Will it help you in your post-high school education?) Don't worry so much about your school clothes. Try a second-hand store or try some at-home updates like ribbons or something like that. Next time your sisters yell at you, look them right in the eye and ask them, "Why are you yelling at me?" They'll probably give you some stupid answer, and ask again, "No, honestly, why are you yelling at me?" They'll probably be speechless. Then, if they don't give you a good reason, tell them "Well, until you have a good reason, don't yell at me."

Answer 4

Which ever class is better for you and I don't mean easier to get an A grade. If math 8 is going to hold you back and screw up any kind of future then go for Algebra. The classes you take now, effect what you get in high school. College and jobs look at your high school classes. It does matter to your future.

Answer 5

Take algebra if you want. If you're good at math, always push yourself for the more challenging class. That'll be better for you. I think that you'll be happier the class too since you chose it. As for your mom, try talking to her about it in a mature way. Do you get along with your dad? Could you live with him? As for the clothes thing, I never got new clothes, just hand me downs.

Answer 6

Are there any dependable female (or male) relatives in your family that you could talk to about this? Maybe they can reason with your mom in a calmer fashion. You're mom should be proud that you want to take Algebra...I'm guessing that's harder than just the Math 8. But yes, do go see some other adult in your family and explain your situation...good luck!

Answer 7

Try telling your mother. That you want to take algerbra, explain it as best as you can. When she is in a good mood. Than try to work in a few new pair of clothes for school.

Answer 8

Your mom is going though alot right now and is taking it out on you. Try sitting down with her when she has some free time and explain how you are feeling. She probally doesnt even know that she is doing it. Divorce is hard on everyone, and everyone handles it different. Good luck and keep talking or things will only get worse.

Answer 9

Okay y wont she let you take the classes that you want? Talk to your counsler at school and maybe they can help you out. And as far as the clothes thing goes.... maybe she just dosn't have the money. It is hard being a single mom, trust me. It soundslike she is very stressed out and you should try and understand. Life isn't always fair but it makes us who we are.

Answer 10

my mom yells alot to she does the same thing woth school cloths but im homeschooled now

just sit down with you mom and tlkt o her if she starts yelling just walk away she'll probly be like "if you keep walking your grounded" buty walking will keep you from argueing and about your sisters i dont know how old they are but they have no right to try to take you motyhers place and u tell them that and if they wanna tyell on u fine let them but they were the ones yelling

try to save up money to treat your self to new things

every time your mom yells just write down the siduation and what she says like

New School Clothes Discussion: 8/12/07

Me: i need new clothes

Mom: NO! YOU DON'T JUST BECAUSE U'R FRIENDS HAVE THEM DOESN'T MEAN U NEED THEM!

Me: its not my friends....

and so on

and if she happens to run across it just be like "well i cant yell back at you o i just write it down"

she cant do any thing but realize how mean shes been