Should i just talk to my mom?

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Ok so whenever I get yelled at by my parents for getting bad grades (Like B's or C's) I feel like dirt, a low-life etc. It just seems that when she yells and cusses at me I start thinking low of myself and how I'm an idiot for getting bad grades. If you haven't noticed by now, I have a low self-esteem. I really just want to talk to my mom about how I feel and how her yelling and cussing makes me think negative of myself but I'm terrified of talking to her, I just don't want her to yell at me and just make me regret even trying to talk with her.

You should talk to her (Suggestions on what I should say?) 32
Just get better grades 16
Talk about it indirectly (A written letter or email etc.) 15
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  • Dulse.
    12 years ago

    I guess it wouldn't hurt to talk to her right? Get your feelings out honestly. Regardless of how she responds to you, it will be good to get the thoughts out into the open.

    I think she won't respond as badly as you'd think! :)

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    She's right for pushing you towards better grades but there's more than one way to skin a cat and yelling/cussing isn't the ideal way.

    Talk to her. Let her know how you feel.

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  • joybird
    12 years ago

    I'm sorry that your mum doesn't respond very well but if you are having problems with a subject you need to tell her. Maybe she could arrange some extra tuition for you...

    If you are just lazy then try to remember her disappointment the last time round, and work harder to do better. She only wants the best for you.

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  • Piconano
    12 years ago

    I'm afraid of how similar this is to my situation. Or maybe relieved that I'm not the only one.

    The difference is that I did get good grades, but my older sister didn't. I saw the consequences. My old folks really lecture the hell out of her. It sounds really degrading. Even me, who isn't even relevant to the scolding, feel like dirt just listening. It used to make me cry when they do that. My sister doesn't like me very much, too.

    I still haven't spoken to my parents about it. They don't like it when I cry and they don't like to get emotional. I still don't speak to them about it because I will cry if I do. They don't like it.

    I hope you're braver than I am. And I hope your mother is an understanding lady. Best of luck to you.

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