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

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

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By Anonymous - 29/12/2022 03:00

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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 kindgartin - 23/04/2011 09:26 - Canada

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

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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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Questionable parenting

By Anonymous - 14/11/2021 05:00

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

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By Anonymous - 05/10/2023 11:30

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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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FunnyFace 0

Friday 22 May 2009 1:15

Comparing your kid to others is perhaps the worst parenting ever. Your kid in a couple years... "Today, I realized I had crap parents and that's why I hate myself. FML"

pinstripe_fml 0

Friday 22 May 2009 1:16

Yeah, dude, YDI, major parental fail. My dad's done that comparing shit to my brother for 20 years and he's about to flunk out of college. So look forward to that.

thecommentor 0

Friday 22 May 2009 1:22

why the **** were you yelling at your 8 year old kid for, do you even get marks in grade 2 .

ladycoyote 0

Friday 22 May 2009 1:25

Never, ever, EVER compare your child to other children, whether it's classmates of siblings or some random kid in the park. What made you think that was even remotely acceptable? You seem to lack basic parenting and communication skills. And whether you intended it that way or not, what you did to your son was cruel. I hope you either fix your behavior, or that your son is strong enough to survive having you as a parent. Shame on you.

jessxoxo28 5

Friday 22 May 2009 1:31

lol!!! he so got u!!! i hate when my parents do that. i dont think u should do that to ur kid and make him feel bad.

franko_fml 0

Friday 22 May 2009 1:31

wow way to break the rule of not comparing your kid to other kids

Viper025 0

Friday 22 May 2009 1:33

you deserved it! why the hell would you compare your kid to another? You should encourage your son to do better in other ways instead of making him look like he wasn't good enough for you!

randomness28 0

Friday 22 May 2009 1:41

Are you serious???? More like **** your son's life. He's 8! Having your parents make you feel like you can't live up to other children is one of the WORST feelings out there. I can't wait until your son's a teenager and files for emancipation on account of his "emotionally abusive" father.