Before I left home at the end of the summer, I promised my parents that I will AT LEAST get a 3.5 GPA and only use my credit card at the school bookstore to buy school supplies, books, etc. The only reason why they sent me back to college in the fall is because I promised them the above. Well I was good for the first few weeks but...I had a $1,500 phone bill sent to my parents then lost my phone so I stopped calling home after I got a new number and phone. I'm going to be on academic probation because I failed two classes and I've spent over $3,000 since school started in the fall. My last credit card bill was $1,800 but my parents haven't said anything about it. The next bill is coming in the mail while I'm home for the two weeks and I know it's going to be about $2,400....Nonetheless, my dad sent me an e-mail making sure everything is okay and that they are excited to see me tomorrow...I just want to hide and not see them but I know I can't! Help!!!
2007-12-16 19:24:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I think you should still go home to your parents for the holidays because no matter what they will still love you and who knows you might not ever get to see them again so make the best of it while you have the chance to.
2007-12-16 19:36:18 · answer #1 · answered by dre 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay... your parents are worried about you... they already figure that something is amiss. You might as well put on your big girl panties and go home and face the music.
They may hit the roof when they get the bill.
You can realistically expect a heavy-duty lecture and a series of threats.
When you go back, knuckle-down and redouble your efforts and make the good grades you promised. If you can't cut it, then you need to consider transfering to a junior college to knock out the basic credits nad get an Associate's Degree before transfering elsewhere.
I would suggest getting a part-time job to help pay the bills you have run up and/or pay your own way for everything else and only use that credit card as promised.
2007-12-16 19:32:52 · answer #2 · answered by revsuzanne 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm just wondering--are you planning on avoiding your parents for the rest of your life? If not, you may as well get it over with. It sounds like your parents care about you and love you (otherwise, they'd have gone ballistic a LONG time ago).
It sounds like you're having some serious problems, though--and I don't mean that as an insult. I know how much school and life in general can suck, but your coping methods don't seem to be working for you, do they?
Maybe some time off of school would be a good idea? Missing a semester/quarter could be just the jolt you need to make you realize how much you want to be at school.
Meanwhile, your parents need to set some limits for you. Keyword? PREPAID. You should look into a pre-paid cell phone that'll just shut off once you hit your monthly limit of minutes (or you can add more). And, I think you need a preloaded debit card so that you have a certain limit of money, but NOT running line of a credit card.
If you think it might help, maybe you should reply to your parents' email and let them know that you'd like to talk to them about what's been going on at school and in your life.
Please think about what's making you do the things you've been doing because it seems like its DEFINITELY not working out for you the ways things are going.
2007-12-17 23:20:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need your parents to straighten you out while you are still young. In a few years you will be on your own and then they cannot help you with debt. I would be scared too. It sounds like you are not mature enough to manage money and I dont mean to criticize you but rather just state a fact. In college it is difficult since all those around you spend money and its fun to go out for pizza, etc. So I understand. But instead of being scared of your parents, can you turn that feeling into one of 'needing their guidance' in these final years when you are under their shelter? It would be to your future advantage. They are the only ones who will be there for you so try to listen and learn from them and offer to pay back the overage you charged by working later on. Now put on your best smile and give them hugs they deserve and all will be well. Its time for you to grow up
2007-12-17 03:22:06 · answer #4 · answered by barthebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh i think of its in simple terms the super domicile (and perhaps the cat) thats scaring you. working a house all on my own would be pressurising. mabye your suggestions is in all probability telling you which you're petrified of a few thing breaking, or the pipes start to leak, etc. earlier they go away, in simple terms save extremely some plumbers, electricians, etc on your refrigerator. even inspite of the undeniable fact that theres a raffle you wont choose them, it would make you experience extra desirable. if thats not the case, perhaps your apprehensive approximately your parents getting harm/ill. provide them a decision each night or 2 so as which you comprehend they are ok. it would be even extra desirable in the event that they convey a computing gadget with a webcam there so which you will locate them head to head. ooor, the final project i'm able to think of of is that your petrified of robbers/burglars at night, do you have a superb alarm gadget? in case you dont, attempt asking one among your close acquaintances to bunk with you for some nights. besides i desire this helps :)
2016-10-01 23:49:39 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U need 2 go home n tell ur parents the TRUTH FACE 2 FACE u was a big girl when u did it B a big girl and tell them, just so u know they probably already know and r waiting 4 u 2 tell them , parents can see, hear and know just about everything after all they usta b young 2.
2007-12-16 20:01:02 · answer #6 · answered by DaysE DukeS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U should see your parent. Before they say anything appologies for all those waste of money and promise them that u will do better in the future. And it seems u know what u are doing is wrong so why u dont just stop it.
2007-12-16 19:54:37 · answer #7 · answered by Mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I so know how you feel. U have to go home & see them. They are ur parents & they luv you. They might or might not scold u. It all depends on their mood!
But if they could sent you an email statin how excited they are to see you. That shows, that they luv you & feel concerned bout you. Probably, they juz wanna know what's happening!
So relax & go see them!
PS: If they look like they wanna scold you, apologize a million times & cry.
2007-12-16 20:00:48 · answer #8 · answered by Sakura Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you avoid your parents your going to dig yourself deeper into trouble with your parents. just talk to your parents it wouldn't hurt that much, if your parents love you then they will listen to you and you can then maybe come to some compromise with them, maybe you can help them pay for the bill by getting a job and they might compromise to pay half way if you are trying your hardest to make it up to them, but avoiding them is the wrong thing to do.
2007-12-16 20:37:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What exactly is your question?
Yikes... sounds like you are not going to be having such a good christmas... unless your parents are loaded and don't mind how much of their money you've wasted!!!
2007-12-16 19:33:13 · answer #10 · answered by KT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋