Why don't my parents care about my grades?

I ended up with 80’s and 90’s and one 70 last term, and my brother was all in the fifties with one 60. I worked so hard that semester and all i get is a careless ‘good for you.’ And my mom was more focused on my brother. Also they keep on nagging me to get a job when i can’t because I’m so focused on school. (I.e, the school play, school band, school choir, and the school rugby team.) My brother has a job, but he works with my mom or in the same retirement home. Could they just like my brother more? I just feel like recently i am doing everything wrong.

Answer #1

No, I don’t think they like your brother more. More likely, they are distracted by your brother’s problems with lower grades and are focused on getting him to bring it up. It seems unfair, it does, but it just sounds like your parents have a lot on their mind and seeing as you are succeeding, they are trying to get your brother to as well..

Answer #2

But what if i was told when i was younger that he has a learning disability?

Answer #3

Well, then there’s your answer :O. He needs more taking care of, and unfortunately, your parents are human and sometimes they forget to tell you how proud they are of you. Just know that your parents do love you and are proud of you.

Answer #4

so that you can have a prurper education and have your own responsobility

Answer #5

They just are more focused on your brother because he needs help steping it up. The job think is because they want you to make your own money and become responsible, get to know things outhere a little better. Not all perents reward their children with presents or something of the kind because they have good grades. Plus, the fact that you tried hard and succeded should be enough reward for you.

Answer #6

Are you kidding? I’ve been getting great grades since high school. My parents barely noticed that I completed grad school with straights As. Parents tend to take things for granted unfortunately. They would very much care if your grades started to dip into the 50s and 60s. Right at this particular moment they seem to be preoccupied. So go tell someone else who will support you. And reward yourself (I dunno, go by yourself an ice cream or something to celebrate). The sooner you learn to internalize the pride that comes from a job well done, the better off you’ll be.

Answer #7

Perhaps they understand that your grades do not reflect who you are or the success you are likely to have in the future. At the end of the day, isn’t a grade just one teacher’s opinion especially when evaluating something as subjective as a writing assignment.

Answer #8

I’ve tried to get straight A’s but I’m not that smart. It’s amazing that you can do that. The thing is, with rewarding myself, i can’t because i’m broke…but yeah, i am proud of myself, it’s just that we both know it would be nice for someone else who is already close to you to appreciate your hard work. Also it’s more difficult when your surrounded by people who brag and brag about what there parents do for them.

Answer #9

The ice cream was an example. There are nice things one can do without spending money. Like a movie marathon weekend with friends, or a long bubble bath, biking, a walk in the park… Also, I did mean someone close to you… Like an aunt, or family friend. These are ideas. At the end of the day its not going to replace your parents showing attention or pride.

Answer #10

Tell them that you want to focus on school to go to a good college. They can’t make you get a job if you don’t want to. Also, it could be that the reason your parents don’t pay attention to your grades is because they are already preoccupied with work or other thinks like money to put food on the table. Just talk to them and let them know how you feel! :))

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