<p>So, you'd see why they'd be disappointed. What should I do? :( They're going to go to parent-teacher interviews and my teacher obviously isn't going to tell them that he only had two assessments this year and I came from a different school not having learned any of this stuff and I'm a year younger than everyone and should actually be in grade 10 math... etc. etc. I don't want my parents to be disappointed. I don't want to be yelled at... I don't want to be NOT yelled at either... they'll just be all sad and I'll feel so guilty. :( </p>
<p>What do you guys do when you've disappointed your parents? Do they ever really forgive you? Will they ever think of you in the same way again? I'm so frustrated and so guilty... but I don't want to tell them until they actually get my report card. :( So afraid.</p>
<p>And always compare yourself to people that are doing worse than you during an argument.
It’s always good to remember them that at least you are not smocking crack or failing community college.</p>
<p>Hi Leftyy
From a parents of a a high school senior my some has disappointed me from time to time as well as inspired me and given me hope for his future, I could not love him more. With the mistakes he has made any dissapointment I felt for a particular situation was short lived. Two things to consider 1) effort, If you fail while trying that is one thing but failing without putting in effort is something else. You sound like a good student who may need a little extra help to get past the rough patch. Own up to what occurred and try and work maybe a little harder or smarter to solve the problem. 2) It is more important what you do now, ok you got knocked down it is time to pick yourself up and move on. Yes it will be difficult for your parents, But I would guess they want the best for you. I do not know if your dreams of ivy league schools are out I tend to think that what you do the rest of your academic career may be more important, so do not give up the effort. Something else I think is important do not ruin you youth with so much pressure on yourself to achieve, Yes work hard and make good decisions strive to meet your potential but have a life too. I know you have to take your lumps but life is never over until it’s really over. Life has many posabillities. I wish you all the best
David</p>
<p>My parents never thought I was a prodigy/genius as a child, so my dad doesn’t have very high expectations for me. Which is good in some ways, but painful in others.</p>
<p>Thanks, everyone.
But I guess I should’ve made it clear that my parents are BROWN, so if I try any of that “you’re supposed to love me no matter what” or “at least I tried” or “at least I’m not a pothead” stuff… I will be in even more trouble. D:</p>
