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So I had a 3.5 GPA and i did pretty poorly this semester in a class i shouldn't have even taken and my GPA plummeted to a 3.0, which isn't THAT bad. I'm on break now and theres like a week in a half left until i go back and my dad is complaining about how i sit on my ass and do nothing and that I should get a job? For a week? What? Is this normal?
Your dad is trying to prepare you for adulthood which basically means working your ass off at work, then going home and working your ass off until bed time. I had a job in high school too and as soon as I had that job for a month - and never complained about it, my parents got off my ass completely.
From your dads stand point, its annoying to be working your ass off all day to come home to a teenager who is playing games or whatever (probably having a good time all day) and he has to clean up or start supper or whatever chores- it seems quite selfish to him, but he knows that this is the only time you will be able to be like this. Also, he wants you to get a job so that he doesnt have to worry about you living there in your 20's (which isnt normal unless your in college btw). The decrease in your grades is just further frustrating to him because he knows you have pleanty of free time.
I understand your father from personal experience. I would recommend cleaning up before they get home, or take something out of the freezer for supper or even make supper - shows them you appreciate them and that your becomming more mature.
I think your dad just wants you to turn into a hard working adult. I would say don't take classes that are too hard or not for you. 3.0 isn't a bad GPA, you're right, but if you have a goal of 3.5 then you follow your goals. If your dad expects more from you then you need to remember this is your life, and he's not going to have to bear the consiquences so he shouldn't worry about.
But set your goals high and strive as much as you can! And maybe get a part time job or something? depending on your age and everything, but it is good practice to get jobs before you go off on your own :)
My father asked said the same to me while I was off for two weeks. The thing is I start a normal school day at 8 in the morning and I'm done at 11:30 at night. And he doesn't work, he just goes to parties. And I run the household. So while most parents on this site might side with your father, I would hope they would see that it isn't always the same case of an ungrateful teenager complaining about their parents.
"sit on your ass"
Did he use those words exactly? Well anyway, your father's severity towards school and work is proof of his love. Appreciate it. And yes it's normal.
I had a job while in high school. Didn't make me do any better in school, just gave me money to buy all the stuff I wanted.