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

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

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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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Outsmarted

By Anonymous - 05/10/2023 11:30

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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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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0123frick 0

Friday 22 May 2009 4:09

you are a terrible parent. your L is not F'd, YOU are seriously F'd.

LavaMonster 0

Friday 22 May 2009 4:48

i HATE when my mom compares me to other people. it makes me feel like shit..and angry.

ShenziSixaxis 0

Friday 22 May 2009 5:06

You shouldn't scold a kid for not getting straight As. While that would be good for scholarships, he probably wouldn't have any time to have friends. And comparing him to someone is low. Very low. As long as the kid isn't getting straight Fs, you should be proud of him like a good parent.

not_very_asian 0

Friday 22 May 2009 6:08

comparing is the worst possible thing to do to your child. it makes him/her feel insecure and feel unappreciated, not special/unique and always inadquate in your eyes and it'll make him/her give up trying and in turn, they'll get worse grades...in everything. please root it now into your child's life how much you love them by always using positive affirmations and reminding them daily of how much of a gift and blessing they are. do you see how you compared and then right away, your child compared you to ceejay's father? remember that subconsciously, they're always recording your every action and every word so make them all count. good luck :)

Rainbow_Monkey 0

Friday 22 May 2009 6:26

YDI for bad parenting. Try actually opening your mind and find out what the problem is behind the bad grades, jackass. And the kid might be right. You ****** a stupid man and got a stupid kid. Shit happens.

Rainbow_Monkey 0

Friday 22 May 2009 6:29

*Thought the OP was a woman. But still, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree...

secretAZNman19 0

Friday 22 May 2009 6:50

lol, oh the irony... your son is a genius, be proud!!

kbbe48 0

Friday 22 May 2009 6:58

Are you kidding? this kid is EIGHT!! at least let him enjoy SOME parts of being a kid before worrying him AT ALL with grade crap. I hate how people are doing this. Trying to make there kids get all A's and needing to cram things into their brain and never giving them a break. Yes, once they get into middle school, then you should make sure they are doing well, but don't push them and compare them to others. and TALK TO THEM about what they are having trouble with and why they don't think they are doing as well as they could (note: as well as THEY could), not tell them to get straight a's and be as good as others. if someone can't get A's, that doesnt mean they are not doing all they can, sometimes they JUST CAN'T do better. Everyone learns differently, so no he should not, 'be getting straight A's like his friend ceejay." he should be doing the best he can, that should be good enough for you. What are you even graded on in 3rd grade? nothing that will matter in life, that is for sure. I can easily say YDI!

BeautyAndBrains 0

Friday 22 May 2009 7:02

You NEVER compare your child to another. It makes them feel terrible. And why is it so important for him to get straing As? I bet you're the kind of person who thinks Bs are bad grades. I usually give ppl the benefit of the doubt, but you DEFINITELY deserved this!