<p>Hi everyone,</p>
<p>I've got a serious question to ask and I wanted to know what parents/adults think about this personal issue.</p>
<p>So I'm a senior in high school, 4.0 student. I have many goals that I set for myself, such as running a NPO (my own inspiration not parents), running a club (president), and swimming etc and at every step of the way, my parents are not satisfied. I got 2 B's in latin last week, (even though I still have As) and they freak out, yelling, screaming, and making family life terrible. It's the only thing we talk about at breakfast/dinner etc. I hate it. And it's not just grades, but also SATs and ACTs. I have a 2340 (superscore) and a 35, but they still complain with equal vigor and hate about how I can't be perfect (and yes I'm asian). </p>
<p>But I've held firm, trying to ignore their hateful and hurtful thoughts, but it only gets worse. My parents have gone to the point where they say if I don't follow their advice, they will cut off connections, personally and financially. I just want to get a break, follow my dreams, and succeed! Why can't they see I'm my own person? Am I wrong in trying to assert myself? So far given my scores and school, I think I have the ability already.</p>
<p>Please let me know what you think. I get depressed when I think about this and I don't know what to do...</p>