I have to guess they're trying to crack down in the only way they know how to get your nose to the grindstone so you'll raise those grades. But they're not going about that in the way I would. For one thing, the angry tone just backfires and provokes more reciprocal anger and attitude, I think. And you're old enough that you should be able to schedule your own shower time and not have to be reminded when to get your clothes ready, etc. Also, if you really do get off the computer by 9:30 and into bed by 10, I'm truly amazed. You're the first teenager I've even known who does this.

Like I said, they're trying to get you to shape up in the only way they know how--by overcontrolling you and tightening the reins, which they must believe need tightening. If you can get your grades up and work on keeping any attitude in check that you may display toward them, I suspect things might get better quickly. Once you show that you're responsible enough to take some initiative and work to your potential, they should ease up. If they don't, you'll want to keep track of how well you're taking care of your responsibilities and improving your grades and then remind them that you're ready for a little more freedom and are proving you can handle that. Remind them that in less than two years, you'll be finished with school and moving on to something else like college or living on your own. Remind them that eventually, you're going to have to live according to your own schedule and set your own rules. Good luck!
birdgirl73 Reviewed by birdgirl73 on . Help With Parents Hey all, Ive been having trouble with my parents (step mom and dad) lately. Ive been getting OK grades(no D's). But theyve been acting like they always do, but its horrible. Always seem like theyre in a bad mood. They always have an attitude and seemed pissed off at the TINIEST things. For example, I have to be in bed at 10pm and I usually take a shower at around 8-9pm and then just chill after that until bed time. Well, I was already done with my homework and I was on my computer at 7:40pm Rating: 5