last year, i was a straight A student. i landed 1 b because i wasnt on top of my science quiz, and this year, i decided i want to be a teachers assistant, rather than being in home ec like last year. my dad is mad at me because he thinks im taking the easy way out. so, this week, in PE, were doing running, and my allergies are flaring up, and i dont breathe so well because my throat is full of mucus, and i need a note to be out of running so i dont pass out, and now, i just got out of a yelling session from him because im "taking the easy way out"
FYI being a teachers assistant is a pass/fail, and makes my other classes have a larger effect on my gpa,
im also in algebra, (highschool class)
my parents expect me to have straight As otherwise they will tighten down, and restrict me, no tv, no laptop, nothing. and im really starting to snap under the strain.
home ec wasnt my thing it was good at it, but i didnt like it.
IS this truly fair? do they have the right to do this?
2007-09-24 15:51:59 · 8 answers · asked by Sabrina Devareoux 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
but isnt refusing to sign a note to let me out of running so i dont pass out abuse?
2007-09-24 16:00:37 · update #1
I don't think it's fair. Do they have the right? Yes, because they're your parents and you're a minor, and being strict is not illegal, unless they are abusing you in some way which by your description, they aren't.
Do you have a teacher who you like and trust? Or an auntie or uncle? Could you tell them how you feel and ask them to be with you when you sit down and seriously discuss it with your parents? They need to see that they're causing you a lot of stress and anxiety, and, while they probably feel like they're doing this for your benefit, they need to understand that you're doing your best, but ultimately it's your decision to make about which subjects you want to take.
Good luck!
2007-09-24 16:00:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, they have the right to do it, but that doesn't make it fair. I think they are pushing you way too hard and should give you a break. Heck, if i had half as good of grades as you, my mom would be through the roof! How do you do it? That's the real question.
Well, anyways, I think you need to fully explain your situation to your parents, and maybe a school counselor. That might help. I don't think it's taking the easy way out.
2007-09-24 16:01:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your parents are your parents. They are the ones you need to be discussing this with. But don't confront them with anger , because it will only make it worse. Present the whole situation to them and hope for the best. As a parent, sometimes our expectations are outrageous. We don't really know what you're going through academically and socially. They only want the best for you in the long run. Good grades now mean more opportunities in the future.
2007-09-24 16:02:18 · answer #3 · answered by onceisenoughilearnedmylesson 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yea they have the right bc u are a minor.
if you cant breathe see your school nurse. she will write u a temporary note to get u out for the day
explain to your parents that you cant breathe
they should understand.
your dad sounds like a jerk .. no offense. but if he thinks being a teachers assistant is taking the easy way out he is crazy. its just as hard as any class.
he should be proud of you
2007-09-24 16:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by Mimi 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is not incorrect or extraordinary. i've got seen married human beings 5 years aside. Hell my instructor is like, 30 and her husband is 50.do no longer hardship approximately a while, do purely no longer hardship. however, you're able to hardship while your above 18, yet do no longer hardship for now. it rather is in basic terms a three twelve months distinction. as properly, my female pal and that i are relationship and that i'm like, a twelve months and 5 months OLDER than her! do no longer hardship. (however, the college distinction ought to be because of the birthday. My GF could be in ninth grade yet her birthday prevented it. she would be 14, i'm 15.)
2016-10-05 07:42:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have the right to do anything they want as long as it isn't abusive. TV and computer are not your rights.
It sounds like they are very hard on you though even though you seem like a great student. That's just who your parents are. Know that they want the best for you, even though they seem harsh. It's better than them not caring at all, which is what I grew up with.
2007-09-24 15:56:59 · answer #6 · answered by paperpenandtea 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Talk to them about the pressure you feel. Not what you think they are doing wrong.
For example: "Sometimes I think you will love me less if I don't get all As" is better than "You are crappy parents and I hate you."
Also when your Dad is in a bad mood, don't yell back just saying "yes, sir" until he calms down and is ready to talk.
2007-09-24 16:30:23 · answer #7 · answered by Truth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they have the right to do it. And when you get older you will be glad they did.
2007-09-24 15:56:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋