Isn't this messed up?

My parents have been forcing me to study almost every day this summer ever since school got out. They've been forcing me to study some of the most ridiculous things, and are even forcing me to study for my ACTs, which are all the way in March. They've taken it so far as to sign me up for these ridiculous ACT classes recommended by my mom's stupid friends that are completely overbearing on their own children (which explains my own parents' new parental behavior) that consist of endless homework and an overall ridiculous waste of my time. The classes are now over, but my parents continue to force me to study for hours at a time nearly every day. They are being completely paranoid and overactive, and this has been going on since the beginning of summer vacation, and continues to this day as time off school comes to a close.

So, I would just like to know what you think about my current situation. Do you think my parents are being overbearing, or not? Feel free to share your thoughts and offer your advice if you wish.

Well they obviously want to you be your best, but I think that's total crap. You shouldn't have to spend your summer studying. It's about doing nothing.

My parents have been forcing me to study almost every day this summer ever since school got out. They've been forcing me to study some of the most ridiculous things, and are even forcing me to study for my ACTs, which are all the way in March. They've taken it so far as to sign me up for these ridiculous ACT classes recommended by my mom's stupid friends that are completely overbearing on their own children (which explains my own parents' new parental behavior) that consist of endless homework and an overall ridiculous waste of my time. This has been going on since the beginning of summer vacation, and continues to this day as time off school nears its close.

So, I would just like to know what you think about my current situation. Do you think my parents are being overbearing, or not? Feel free to share your thoughts and offer your advice if you wish.

Tigerman950

Not really, your parents just want whats good for you, they want you to get the best of best of education. Sure it may be overwhelming right now, but down the road you may thank them for making you study.

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My parents have been forcing me to study almost every day this summer ever since school got out. They've been forcing me to study some of the most ridiculous things, and are even forcing me to study for my ACTs, which are all the way in March. They've taken it so far as to sign me up for these ridiculous ACT classes recommended by my mom's stupid friends that are completely overbearing on their own children (which explains my own parents' new parental behavior) that consist of endless homework and an overall ridiculous waste of my time. This has been going on since the beginning of summer vacation, and continues to this day as time off school nears its close.

So, I would just like to know what you think about my current situation. Do you think my parents are being overbearing, or not? Feel free to share your thoughts and offer your advice if you wish.

WiiMan21

Not really, your parents just want whats good for you, they want you to get the best of best of education. Sure it may be overwhelming right now, but down the road you may thank them for making you study.

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My parents have been forcing me to study almost every day this summer ever since school got out. They've been forcing me to study some of the most ridiculous things, and are even forcing me to study for my ACTs, which are all the way in March. They've taken it so far as to sign me up for these ridiculous ACT classes recommended by my mom's stupid friends that are completely overbearing on their own children (which explains my own parents' new parental behavior) that consist of endless homework and an overall ridiculous waste of my time. This has been going on since the beginning of summer vacation, and continues to this day as time off school nears its close.

So, I would just like to know what you think about my current situation. Do you think my parents are being overbearing, or not? Feel free to share your thoughts and offer your advice if you wish.

xTheExploited

Not really, your parents just want whats good for you, they want you to get the best of best of education. Sure it may be overwhelming right now, but down the road you may thank them for making you study.

I actually wouldn't mind, I went through most of my life not studying and slacking off in school, so that would be a huge step up.

Well they obviously want to you be your best, but I think that's total crap. You shouldn't have to spend your summer studying. It's about doing nothing.

Pirate700

If they were doing this while school was still in session, that would be understandable. But all during Summer Vacation? Yeesh.

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Not really, your parents just want whats good for you, they want you to get the best of best of education. Sure it may be overwhelming right now, but down the road you may thank them for making you study.

WiiMan21

I actually wouldn't mind, I went through most of my life not studying and slacking off in school, so that would be a huge step up.

They clearly want the best for you but they aren't going about it the best way.. your best bet is just to talk to them about it.

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[QUOTE="xTheExploited"] So you would accept your parents doing this to you?xTheExploited

I actually wouldn't mind, I went through most of my life not studying and slacking off in school, so that would be a huge step up.

I am a kid, I am only fifteen.

Lol, tell them it's not necessary, and don't study, Simple.

I had one week of summer (the last) where i wasn't studying,at church volunteering, (i'm atheist) at a rec center volunteering, or some other BS.

Well think about it. They want you to be a total loser now, so you're a rich loser in the future. All you have to do is follow their commands.ChowsSN

Really!?

awesome! Being a loser can finally pay off! 8)

Lol, tell them it's not necessary, and don't study, Simple.

hobo290

That never works with my parents. You have no clue how arrogant and immovable they are.

They clearly want what's best for you, and think that this is it. You need to sit them down and basically tell them that they're methods are failing, as this isn't best for you; it's making you miserable and wasting what should be some of the funnest, most free years of your life. You'll have plenty of years to come without summer holidays when you enter adulthood. Childhood, or being a teenager, shouldn't be about studying or working constantly, day in and day out. Basically, tell them that you're miserable, unhappy, and feel that the best times of your life are being wasted. The trick is to do this with a completely calm and reasonable tone of voice. The minute you raise your voice, start whining, or start making pointed attacks, it'll be a disaster of yelling and slamming doors that'll accomplish nothing. At some point, you have to realize that you can say "no" to your parents. They certainly care a lot about you, so I doubt that your saying "no" will result in them kicking you out of the house, making you drop out of school, or refusing to feed and clothe you. But I can't emphasize enough that you need to talk them calmly and irrationally. If you lose your cool, you're cooked. Just tell them you're not happy, that you don't believe this to be a necessity, and that you feel like your losing out on your childhood. That should do it. Well, unless you're Asian. In which case, things may get a little messier. (before anyone cries racist, I myself am Asian and speak from experience)Paladin_King

That's the thing...

my friends mom is the exact same way, although not that extreme, I really think it's riduculous, but in the long run it's really only for your best.

That's the thing...

Tigerman950

my mom's doing the same thing to me. learn to enjoy the free time you do get, and just wait till college when you can pursue your own way of life.