Kids: Grades go both ways

Grades go both ways

By tomandjerry - 21/05/2009 04:35 - United States

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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By Anonymous - 06/09/2013 20:36

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By Daughter of the year - 11/03/2015 00:19 - Brazil - Rio De Janeiro

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

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By Anonymous - 02/11/2011 14:43 - United States

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

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By Anonymous - 14/07/2024 03:30 - India

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

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By Mudge - 25/02/2016 22:26 - United States - San Francisco

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

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By worldsmosthonestdad - 12/05/2017 14:00

Today, I got a call from my 8-year-old's 3rd grade teacher. Apparently a question went around class asking, "Why do you think you were put on this Earth?", and my son answered, "My dad says it's because I swam the fastest." FML

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TomJones42 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 12:08

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 40

Thursday 21 May 2009 12:12

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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adventurepaws 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 22:28

If you compare him to his friend he will always resent you and stop hanging out with Ceejay altogether

pineapples_fml 5

Thursday 21 May 2009 22:44

haha if that poor kid's name is spelled 'c-e-e-j-a-y' maybe his dad isn't so smart after all... so that would still make you a dumbass

Kylias 6

Thursday 21 May 2009 22:44

"My name is Ceejay. FML"

Celebratelife 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 22:47

You are a TERRIBLE PARENT if you don't even know WHY saying "you should be more like your friend" is bad for your child. Next time, try "if you organize your papers, you might stay better on track" or "let's focus in on one problem, and try to fix that." Besides, the kid is only 8. He's got plenty of time to get better in school. You deserve it for being a jerk to your child, and for marrying a dumb guy. It's obvious that you are not fit to be a parent.

fishness 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 22:49

YDI. you should be encouraging your kid to do better, not to get straight As. Maybe he's not capable of straight As. Not everyone is.

FunkyVerb 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 22:50

Wow, you're a terrible parent. You can't force your kid to get straight A's, and you should never EVER compare him to someone else. Get your act together. Your kid was right.

aaalexandra 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 22:50

YDI. Don't compare your kid with other kids.

michelle4srs 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 22:55

Lmao. YDI, comparing your kids to other kids makes them feel like shit. He's only 8. Give him a break.

peacenstuff 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 22:57

you never compare your kids to their friends, because then they'll start posting on here. especially at the age of 8, cut him some slack! YDI, douche bag

ChuckDuck 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 22:58

Story of my life!! Sorry, but I side with the kid. Neither of my parents went to college, one of them dropped out of high school. I blame genes for my F in geometry.