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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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smiling_elephant 0
i think everyones missing the major issue (besides comparing the kids), the kid is eight years old! dont start bugging him about grades (which i didnt even think you got in third grade) until her gets closer to high school where it actually counts...
xHaniffax 0
#2 OP said "scolding" which means telling off...not hitting and NEVER compare your kids with other kids fair enough you want him to do well and better than most kids but comparing him to other kids is not the way to go about it they only resent you and that other child You deserve it
Blanadestroyer 0
Ha! Smart boy he is. I doubt he's actually yours.
ihateyourband28 0
He's 8 years old, genius. He has the rest of his life to be a know-it-all jerk like his father. YDI. YDI right in the ear!!
dearViena 0
owned!
Tehalon 0
YDI for being a shit parent. It's your kid, not some object you need to show off with.
RaphX 0
YDI, comparing him to other kids like that could quite easily ruin his confidence for the rest of his academic life. But he sounds strong-willed, and able to handle you.
initialninja 0
YDI for comparing your child with another child. I'm a year 12 student myself, and i get average marks. Try telling your parents that when they don't EVER help you and compare you with other kids. especially when they're ASIAN. seriously dude. lighten up. Be reasonable. help the fella if his struggling
Casper_18 0
Agree with #14 ! Maybe his grades will improve if you spend less time online a lil more with him.. bet that's what 'Ceejay's' dad does. And mind you, I'm NOT comparing. ;)
bananapanda345 0
Why would you even compare you son to his friend! He's 8! You deserved that, and more!