<p>I am studying for engineering degree at a international branch of a well known college from the east coast. My father works here and he teaches entrance level math and physical sciences. I happen now to be one more of his students. I live with my parents, this small branch college does not have housing of its own, yet.</p>
<p>My dad, which is a well know professor in this place, is known to be very strict and demanding but he also teaches a lot. I think he expects a lot from me. Last week he administered an exam which was not easy and I got a D. He looked very upset but did not say anything up until the end of the week. The following week -this week actually- is the spring break, and he did not seem very happy I was taking all these days off. My mom let me know before I left he expected me to take some of this free time to study harder and improve over my mistakes. He is also worry about financial aid for me to continue studying after the crisis, which has not touched us vey much, yet.</p>
<p>Has anybody had a situation like this? I frankly don't know what to do, I just came back from the break. I haven't talked to him yet. The least I can say is "Help!"...</p>
<p>Regardless of whether your parent is a faculty member or not, doing something about the “D” should be your primary concern. What if you were getting a “D” in a class your parent wasn’t teaching? Your job right now is to be a student. Part of that job requirement is to pass your classes. If you were risking getting fired at a job, and you had a vacation coming up, what would you do during your vacation? Most people would be tyring to figure out how to keep their job. Solve your “D” problem, and the rest will take care of itself.</p>
<p>Now, if you are saying that you are getting a “D” because of your parent, that is a different story.</p>
<p>Usually most colleges have math tutors that can help you. That would be one place to start that is away from your Dad.</p>
<p>lol, that sucks, like you don’t already get enough of your parents daily. If you got the D then he is at fault for not asking you back home if you understand the problem, need help, etc. The least you can say is ‘help!’ ? Are you kidding me here? You should be on his case and be like Dad, listen up! I need help, why aren’t you doing your best here? Although you are the main one responsible here, HE is the source! If you’re afraid of talking to your dad–i don’t care how strict he is–(mine is too, but i’m still assertive)–then i don’t know what to tell you. Be demanding and tell him you need more help, be serious, etc. Why are you hiding away from your parents. Weird.</p>