What should I do? I was the Valedictorian(not bragging) last year in my year level and my parents expect a lot from me. How can I tell Them i already am working EXTRA hard?
2007-09-16 23:56:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Don't say anything to them. They should be proud of you anyway, top nine is still really good. Of course they want you to do well, but being the 'best' isn't that important. As long as you can still have the career you want and reach your goals with the marks you have then who cares if someone if ranked higher than you? They will get over it.
2007-09-17 00:21:37 · answer #1 · answered by Stiffler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do just that sweetheart. If you do have lunch or dinner together, that should be the best of time.
Parents need to push their children to do their best, but, not acknowledge their efforts and not appreciating them is not right. It's counter productive and dishenheartening.
So, darling say so to your parents.
And don't you worry, your teachers and your friends at school know how good you are. But I agree that it'd be even better if your parents were the first behind you.
Anyway, Well done from me darling.
2007-09-17 00:50:58 · answer #2 · answered by Kc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are going to make yourself a nervous wreck if your always in competition with your brothers! As long as you are doing your best there is no reason why you should think there is something wrong.
Are you putting this pressure on yourself or are your parents really the ones making it a big deal to be first in everything?
2007-09-17 00:25:14 · answer #3 · answered by lily 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as the years go by it gets harder
i used to be number 7 and now im barely in the top 10
ive explained to my parents that its much harder now and ive showed them some of the work that ive done
ive also talked to them about some types of help that i plan to get from friends and teachers
another thing ive done is to explain my weaknesses and some of the main things that im havein trouble with
i agree with LIPPIE that they shouldnt compare you
bring this to their attention and tell them that it really hurts you to be compared to them and not to have your own standards
being in the top 9 is still a huge accomplishment, ull get very far in life
2007-09-17 00:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by Lexi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you are already working hard and that you are only one person and they may want things from you that you may not want the same for your self.You are and want things different from them.You need to do what makes you happy all thou you love your parents they can't make your life they can only try to help you in your steps you make.
2007-09-17 00:23:05 · answer #5 · answered by unlacedlady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are who you are, and can only do your best. You are not your brothers, and can not be expected to do what they do. Children should not be compared in what they do. You are all individuals, and will do things differently.
2007-09-17 00:06:29 · answer #6 · answered by LIPPIE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋