So I am sure everyone else out there can relate that parents are sometimes some of the biggest pains in your side. Sure they are only looking out for us, and only want the best, but come on just leave me alone sometimes. Last night my parents started to get on to me about how I just keep putting things off, and that I need to start working on scholarships. Don't they think I know this, I have been looking for scholarships. Then they get on to be about not having a job. Lets see I have four AP classes, an internship, church, and then still need time for fun, when would I go to work?
I mean I love my parents and all, but I wish they had for faith in me. I guess they are only trying to prepare me for college when they wont be around to nag me every second. Once I am in college I will probably see that they were just looking out for me, but right now I can't stand it.
Yeah so if you can relate feel free to write about your experiences. I know everyone out there has had at least one fight with their parents, most likely more.
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One day, 1 year, 2 years, or even 3 years from now, you will understand why your parents are doing it. I believe that your parents probably understand you want to have fun, but really how much fun are you having? Maybe they feel you could limit that and get a job. I mean, it's best to get something now and prepare yourself when you will have to have a job. I don't know if your family is the same way but once I finished highschool, I had to have a job, my parents didn't give me money. I had plenty and plenty of fights with my parents, about buckling down and taking things more seriously, and I look back now and some things I disagree with, but most of the things I finally understand and can say when I have kids I will probably be worse....LOL. I know you say you are looking for scholarships, but maybe a solution to them not thinking you are, is keep them updated, let them know about ones you are applying to and ones you have come across, maybe that would eliminate that, by involving them in your progress. Good Luck!
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My problem is almost the exact opposite, funnily enough. I've always had a habit of biting off more than I can chew... but the thing is, I always manage to work it out anyway. Right now I have a similar schedule to yours and would like to get a job as well, but my parents are freaking out about junior year, grades, etc. and won't let me until the summer.
Sorry you're having difficulty... they are looking out for you because they care for you, but it can be very annoying.
You basically described my life, I am in 2 sports and 3 clubs and I am taking a few AP's on top of that and all my parents do is complain that I don't do enough. They keep bugging me to get a job, and it’s to the point where it has gotten very annoying. Give me time and I will get everything done but when they constantly nag it get old. I just want a little time to hang out with friends and do what I like to do, but with their idea of how my life should be it just doesn’t seem possible to do what they want and still have fun.