Today, I told my daughter that she won't be going to her homecoming dance as punishment for her terrible grades. She's been crying and singing "If I Die Young" in her room for hours. At this point, I don't know if I need to call a therapist or a vocal coach. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I told my mom that I want to try out for a singing competition on TV, so I might be able to kick off my musical career. She convinced me to sing a song for her, so I did. Mid-way through, she lost it, burst into laughter, and told me to stay in school. FML
Today, my daughter told me she would rather hang herself than hang out with me. All I did was remind her to go to bed at a reasonable time to get some sleep for an activity she likes doing. FML
Today, my neighbours' whiny emo of a daughter got dumped by her boyfriend. In her infinite wisdom, she's chosen to cope by playing on her recorder the worst rendition of "My Heart Will Go On" that I've ever heard. It's been going on all day. Now I know why he dumped this idiot. FML
Today, my teenage daughter came out into the living room and began belting out a song. When I cleared my throat, she screamed, turned beet red, and said, “I THOUGHT I WAS ALONE!” She’d been hiding all day, and to say I'm judging her would be an understatement. FML
Today, I was practicing for a choir concert that I have next week. My mom walked into my room and listened to me for a little while. After I finished the last song, she smiled, patted me on the head and said, "It's okay honey, I can't sing either." FML
Today, I came home and told my mom that I got the lead in the school musical, which I was very happy about. She pulled me into a hug then said, "But you know you can't really sing, right?" FML
Today, I was feeling depressed. I overheard my mom crying on the phone. She said, “If my daughter kills herself, who’s going to do the dishes?” FML
Today, my daughter turned Emo. FML
Today, my fiancée told me she was having a bad day while we were lying in bed. Just as she was about to fall asleep I thought it would be sweet if I sang her a song that her Mom sang to her when she was a child. Instead, I was told to shut the fuck up and that I sucked. FML
Today, I got a call from my daughter’s school. They found her on the roof, threatening to kill herself. I had to pretend to sound scared and sad over the phone, but in reality, the only emotion I could feel was extreme joy. FML
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jay2121 3
What about a tutor instead of both?
Valdrek 26
She may be giving you a hard time now, but I honestly believe that if you stick it out and teach her that her actions have consequences, she will appreciate it so much more when she is an adult and be better of for it.
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ambear26 14
If my mom punished me saying that I can't go to homecoming I would've thanked her so much. I don't know about you guys but I hated homecoming I only went to two of them and each sucked. Just saying its not a big deal to miss homecoming.
skyeyez9 25
Being an adult and at a friend's wedding is much more fun vs a homecoming: You still get to dress up, be with friends and family, good food.....and Open Bar!
katerose18 1
I think YDI for giving that bad of a punishment. Homecoming only happens in high school. You could have done something different just as bad!
EpicBlondie89 19
Homecoming happens all four years in high school. She'll have other chances.
EpicBlondie89 19
Go OP! That is exactly how parenting should be.
lovebeecharmer 6
If she's a senior, and never been to one before, you just damaged her. Could surprise her by letting her go at the last minute. Regain some trust.
lidget 5
Please. How many 25, 30, 40 year olds who missed their high school dances are now "damaged" for it? OP's daughter will be fine, just grumpy for a while.
AFEmoWifey 0
OP, I give you credit for dealing a punishment. I'm not a parent yet, but I am a step parent and I agree that you have to give restrictions for bad grades. Now as for homecoming, there is one every year in high school and college. I attended all of mine due to being on the yearbook staff. In all reality, I could have lived without them. The biggest memory from high school should be graduation. It was for me.
AFEmoWifey 0
Let me clarify, larger colleges and universities have homecoming.
Epikouros 32
Look, for a girl who's academically challenged, her best bet in life is to find a husband with a good job. It would be nice if she'd work for a living, but she doesn't seem to be the type for that. She's already an expert at emotional blackmail - that'll make her more money than solving math problems. You're ruining her future by grounding her and having her crush dance with that annoying overachieving cheerleader.
SS 31
Punidhing for terrible grades... Because that is the way to support your child. YDI
CheerBaby97 9
You can't take a teenage girl's homecoming from her! You only get four of them in your life...just take her electronics away until she gets her grades up, they probably contribute to the reason that she's failing.
EpicBlondie89 19
Taking one if the for isn't going to hurt her. I only had one homecoming and didn't go to prom. It's not as life damaging as you think. As a parent, i think OP made the right call.
CheerBaby97 9
Maybe if you actually had those memories then you would realize what a milestone it is in a young person's life...when I was a little girl I dreamed of being a highschooler and going to dances in beautiful dresses with my friends. Then again, this is my perspective, but it appears that OP's daughter has similar feelings.
ToBeAnnounced 2
When I was little I wanted to do well in school, get my degree and my dream job. You know what an ACTUAL milestone in a young person's life is? Graduating high school, getting your first job. It's about priorities. Homecoming is not a milestone, it's a hyped up school event that won't make or break you in any way.
xxespxx 2
I've only been to my senior prom and that's because my girlfreind wanted too. OP you made the right choice, keep it up!