Why do parents force their kids to get straight A's?
My parents like seeing me coming home with A's on my stuff. They don't mind B's either. They don't force me to be perfect because that isn't possible. None of us are perfect and even though were a straight A student, we could still slip and get a C or even fail a test. I have gotten C's this year. I wasn't happy about it because I expect myself to get A's and B's. I push myself to get good grades. I try my best and everything. But things don't always go how you want them to. Parents just push their children because they want the best for our futures. They actually do know that nobody is perfect, they just want to know that their children will have a great future. They want your dreams to come true, so they push you to achieve them. My parents don't force me that much. I bring home my grades and if it's a bad one, I explain why. Either the test was forgotten to be studied for or the topis was too confusing for me. It's not really the right thing to force your children but that's how some parents are. Knowing that your children are trying their best is great. If they come home with bad grades, something must be going on. It could lead to all different things like depression. Parents might think their child is hiding something if their grades aren't as high as they should be. As long as your are trying your best everyday, your parents should understand that. A's and B's are both great and B's will not hurt your future. Try having a talk with your parent about this. I know what it's like. It makes you feel like crap and like your an idiot. Good Luck !
My parents wont let me get a dog- i've tried EVERYTHING, I need a last resort!?
Sorry to burst your bubble. I really appreciate that you have volunteered for your humane society and I think that is a great option for you. If you talk to the people you work with there you will find out that a dog should never be left in a car no matter what the temperature is. If you are in school and both your parents work the dog will be alone most of the time. Try not to be selfish, would it really be fair to the dog to be alone most of the time. Be patient, you will grow and eventually be on your own and then you can get a dog.
Can my parents kick me out if I'm 18 but still attending high school?
My parents are... to put it lightly... absolutely insane. They have no idea how to really parent a kid. I'm the oldest, and they tend to treat me as if they have given up on me, despite my best efforts to prove to them that I'm trying to do what they want, trying to succeed, and trying to do everything in my power to make them happy. I am currently trying to get a job, but it's hard in the current economy, a fact they don't seem to understand. They're never happy with what I do. They insult me on a daily basis, degrade me, treat me as if I'm lower then them, or anyone else, and generally make my life a living hell. My question is, are they legally allowed to kick me out of my house if I'm still attending high school and have done absolutely nothing that warrants being evicted? I attend high school every day, have missed less than 4 days of school this year, have no criminal record, don't drink, don't smoke, pretty much don't do anything that would be considered wrong.
Can my (16 yo) girlfriend'sparents forbid me to see her if she is pregnant with my kid (I am 17yo)? HELP PLZ!!
ok here's the problem, my gf just found out that she is pregnant 16 and i am 17, and she is afraid to tell her parents bcuz we are afraid they will take the baby and forbid me to ever see her again!! So i have been looking for infromation for about 7 hours now and have came up with nothing, and i wanted to see if anyone can help me? 1. CAN HER PARENTS TAKE THE BABY 2. CAN HER PARENTS 4BID ME TO SEE HER 3. IS IT POSSIBLE FOR HER TO BE ABLE TO MOVE IN WITH ME TO RAISE THE CHILD THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS
Why don't parents discipline their children anymore?
They want the kids to like them so they don't make kids do chores, etc... As for a simple swat on the butt people are rightfully concerned about the nosy neighbor turning them into CPS. If you get turned in, even if there was nothing, CPS will make your life a living hell. There have been parents that had a pissed off teen report the father for sexual abuse because they got grounded. Nothing happened & the girl recanted the allegation but the authorities didn't believe the recant. The father was arrested and they had major problems - I KNOW someone this happened to.
Do parents still have control over you when you turn 18 if you live with them?
No. Depending on where you live, once you pass a certain age, you are technically an adult. It’s 18 in most places.That having been said. If you’re still living in a house owned by another person, they can have a say over certain things. You can’t tear out the lawn, for example, and replace it with a rock garden without the owner’s permission.But that’s not what you mean by your parents having control. If you are living rent free, it’s kind of hard for you to argue against their continued interference in your life (who you should speak to, what you should do with your free time, etc). After all, it is their house, you’re their child, and they’re still paying for the roof over your head.Legally, certainly, you might have a case. My suggestion, if you can’t afford a place of your own, then offer to pay them rent, and demand an actual lease agreement. You will pay “x” per month, and they will act as landlords. Since, in all likelihood you will have to use the same kitchen and laundry facilities, include usage of these facilities as well. Basically, what you want to show your parents is that the only reason you’re still living with them is that you can’t afford your own place (incidentally, in today’s economy, that’s not a bad thing). Show them that you are willing to take an adult role in the household (dishes, laundry, maintenance, etc), and in exchange, you want them to treat you as an adult.All of that having been said - there’s nothing wrong with listening to what your parents have to say, and regardless of a lease, if you’re in the same room with them (or if they have your phone number), they’re going to tell you what they think (trust me, I’m 43, live a continent away and my mom still tells me what she thinks). And that’s fine. After all, your parents have been your age before, and they are likely to have decent advice for problems you might be facing. Just remember, you are and adult now, and you don’t have to listen to them if you don’t want to.As an addendum, my mom is still right, most of the time, even now.