my mother,,,

you need to have a chat with your parents. tell them you would like to have a word about something and sit them down, make sure there arnt any distractions like a tv or radio and if you can get them to switch off their mobile phones.

I find the best place for family discussions is at the dining table as you are forced to face each other but if this is uncomfortable for you then the living room is fine. expalin how you are feeling in a non judgmental way and stay calm, try not to get upset.. you must keep cool and make good eye contact.

if your not sure what to say then practice in your bedrom before hand and get it down, you must show confidence it can be hard when you feel so low.

if you really cant face a face to face talk then write them a letter expalaining how you feel and leave it in a place they will find like their pillow on their bed make sure you write in big letters TO MUM AND DAD so they know its not junk mail.

hopfully when they read it they will want to talk to you about this issue your parents are probably working very hard for you right now as money is thin on the ground for a lot of people and things get stressed, but this doesnt mean that your feelings are invalid or should be ignored because of the stresses of modern day life.. a compramise must be reached for everyones well being. try to be understanding of their strains but point out that you have needs to and its effecting you in a negative way..

good luck let us know how it turns out