Today, I was scolding my 8 year-old son because he was getting bad grades in school. I told him that he should get straight "A"s like his friend Ceejay. He told me that comparing him to Ceejay was unfair. When I asked why, he said, "Because his dad is actually smart." FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, the mother of one of my students bitched me out about her son's poor grades. He lazes around all day, paying no attention and being a constant nuisance. But, she says it's not his fault, and demands that I give him better grades so he won't get "self-esteem" issues. FML
Today, I was telling my dad how I turned down some guy, but when I mentioned the guy's name my dad was like, “Oh, you mean the son of my old friend, studying computer engineering, genius, real future ahead of him, and you think you can do better than him? What’s wrong with you?” FML
Today, while discussing my grades with my mother, she told me that when she was my age she was dumb but hardworking, and my dad was lazy but very smart. She then added, "You managed to get the worst out of each of us." FML
Today, I was listening to my son's teacher gossip about students whilst in the grocery store. I was thrilled when she described my son as "A model student". However, she then went on to say, "Which is surprising considering that his parents are trailer trash." FML
Today, I overheard my dad telling his work buddy that he's disappointed in his kid. I assumed he meant my brother, for flunking out of school. He meant me, for quitting sports to focus on my studies. FML
Today, just because my mum's friend's son got better grades than me, she's now treating me like shit. You know what lady? His mom is way better than you too! She didn't attempt to kill her child half a dozen times, and you don't see me complaining about it all day long. FML
Today, my friend said that his dad told him we couldn't hang out anymore, he thinks I'm a bad influence because I don't have all 90's in my classes. The only reason he knows I have below a 90 is because he's my geography teacher. I have an 87. FML
Today, I found out my son is getting bullied. His stepdad doesn’t care, in fact he’s all for bullying because he thinks it will force my son to stop being smart, or "a dork" as he calls him, and fit in with the normal kids for a change. FML
Today, my son came home from school with a catastrophically bad report card. When I asked him for an explanation, he replied, "I'm hesitating between 'family environment' and 'heredity'." FML
Today, my son is smarter than average, almost genius level, and he has now reached an age where not only does he question me at every turn, he actually out-argues me 90% of the time and I can’t do anything about it because technically he’s right and I’m wrong. FML
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TomJones42 0
There's no need to compare to the other kids in the class. What if the kids parents do everything for him? Tell your child to do what they can do, don't push them to be something more than what they are. YDI. And #2, scolding doesn't necessarily mean hitting.
redbluegreen 41
You don't compare your kids to other kids. It's unfair and incredibly rude to your child. If he's not getting A's, maybe something else is up. Maybe CJ's dad actually helps his kid with his homework? And your kid's 8 years old. They don't even get letter grades yet I don't think. You should be encouraging him.
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tim0391 0
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YDI Your son is right you are an idiot hitting your kid because your stupid and compare him to his friends?
chicabonita5683 0
The post says nothing about hitting the child. It says scolding...that doesn't mean hitting. To the poster...YDI. You don't compare one kid to another. They are not the same child. Even if they were twin brothers, you still don't compare. Individuals are exactly that. Just because his friend Ceejay does well, doesn't mean that your son has the same abilities.
TomJones42 0
There's no need to compare to the other kids in the class. What if the kids parents do everything for him? Tell your child to do what they can do, don't push them to be something more than what they are. YDI. And #2, scolding doesn't necessarily mean hitting.
Zoey_M_fml 24
NEVER compare your child with other children. When I was in elementary, my parents always compared me to my genius cousin. I grew up to resent her up until high school
dyld921 2
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YDI for spelling CJ 'Ceejay'. But seriously, this is why you never compare people.
chicabonita5683 0
How do you know that the kid's parents didn't spell out the name? That could be the kid's real name.
ArielTheMermaid 17
4 is an idiot. you never considered that could actually be him NAME?
MwahFMLS 6
Awkward Fail. F CeeJays Life.
meganannee 0
His name could be spelled 'Ceejay' how do you know? I know a girl whose name is 'Teejay' not TJ
redbluegreen 41
You don't compare your kids to other kids. It's unfair and incredibly rude to your child. If he's not getting A's, maybe something else is up. Maybe CJ's dad actually helps his kid with his homework? And your kid's 8 years old. They don't even get letter grades yet I don't think. You should be encouraging him.
neevie 0
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this is fmylife.com not some advice page.........:
fuzz97 23
**** off, neevie
Go_Home 0
Maybe you should try being smart for a change.
BethanyKimberly 4
Maybe you should spend more time helping him study & less time criticizing.
TigressUK 0
#2 - he said "scolding", not "hitting", learn to read.
dyld921 2
YDI for spelling CJ 'Ceejay'. But seriously, this is why you never compare people. Not every one is the same.
shitidied 17
that could be his actual name
Four 0
Man, a whole bunch of you need to grow up and quit being angry at the world. Regardless, this FML is rather ironic to say the least aha. @Every other comment, how do you know the child's name actually isn't spelled Ceejay? Some people spell it like that.. >.>
latuka 0
high five @10