High School academics are not fun for most students. You are in the process of building a foundation that will allow you focus more in college but the general nature of the studies requires you to focus on things that you do not enjoy / do not feel you are good at. Most professionals are good at one particular thing and make a living doing it. If your child dreads school, which some do, ask them what they are going to do with their life. Tell them low-skilled individuals lead a very tough life.