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K-Wise · 11-10-2004, 08:22 PM

My parents tried everything with me. I was a teenager too up until last year. I made bad grades in school but if they really are good kids deep down they're probably just lazy and will be like me and do as much as they need to get by and thats it. It's stupid cause come time for me to actually graduate (on time mind you). I did so "by the skin of my teeth" as my parents so aptly put it. It's not that I'm stupid it's that I just didn't care. I knew I was gonna graduate anyway. They said I wasn't my mom didn't even want to buy my cap & gown because my counselor said I had no chance. I had to buy it myself. Then I got my act back together like I always did and did what I had to do. I got A's on all my finals and I graduated. Eventually they learn that they aren't really taking the easy way out by not trying. It's a lot easier to get it right the first time and be done with it. I did the same thing with one class in college and now I'm back home again until I give them a grand & a half or so. All my fault though the class I dropped that cost me my financial aid(they probably weren't going to give it to me regardless) was a whole shit load of work that I wasn't prepared for. I had to drop that one. I was under a contract for academic probation because of my ACT scores (What a bullshit test) and I had to take no more than 12 hours, maintain a 2.0 average, and regular attendance to class. It pisses me off because I followed the contract to a T. No where on the contract did it say I couldn't drop a class, I had to do that to keep the 2.0. But supposedly the guy "told me" I had to have at least 12 hours which is bullshit because he didn't. They always find a way to fuck you over so they can get more of your money. Thats why people have a problem with school. Most of it is bullshit. The only thing you need Algebra or Calculus for is so you can help your kid with it some day cause you almost NEVER use it in real life. Good luck with your step-kids, if they're smart, eventually they'll come around or they'll regret it.

Asta!!

11-10-2004, 08:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
K-Wise It's All About The Ass!! Location: In a pool of mayonnaise!!	My parents tried everything with me. I was a teenager too up until last year. I made bad grades in school but if they really are good kids deep down they're probably just lazy and will be like me and do as much as they need to get by and thats it. It's stupid cause come time for me to actually graduate (on time mind you). I did so "by the skin of my teeth" as my parents so aptly put it. It's not that I'm stupid it's that I just didn't care. I knew I was gonna graduate anyway. They said I wasn't my mom didn't even want to buy my cap & gown because my counselor said I had no chance. I had to buy it myself. Then I got my act back together like I always did and did what I had to do. I got A's on all my finals and I graduated. Eventually they learn that they aren't really taking the easy way out by not trying. It's a lot easier to get it right the first time and be done with it. I did the same thing with one class in college and now I'm back home again until I give them a grand & a half or so. All my fault though the class I dropped that cost me my financial aid(they probably weren't going to give it to me regardless) was a whole shit load of work that I wasn't prepared for. I had to drop that one. I was under a contract for academic probation because of my ACT scores (What a bullshit test) and I had to take no more than 12 hours, maintain a 2.0 average, and regular attendance to class. It pisses me off because I followed the contract to a T. No where on the contract did it say I couldn't drop a class, I had to do that to keep the 2.0. But supposedly the guy "told me" I had to have at least 12 hours which is bullshit because he didn't. They always find a way to fuck you over so they can get more of your money. Thats why people have a problem with school. Most of it is bullshit. The only thing you need Algebra or Calculus for is so you can help your kid with it some day cause you almost NEVER use it in real life. Good luck with your step-kids, if they're smart, eventually they'll come around or they'll regret it. Asta!! __________________ "I love music and it's my parents fault (closing statement)." - Me..quoting myself...from when I said that...On TFP..thats here...Tilted Forum Project *It ain't goodbye, it's see ya later! I'll miss you guys!* - Asta!!