What should I do?

[audiophile5]

Where should I start? Well, first of all, me and my father argue everyday. He always has something to object, about the way I dress, the way I make my sandwich, everything. But lately I find it hard to just ignore him, and we argue and we yell at each other daily.*

Then there is another thing. We have a really horrible teacher(math), who gives us only bad marks, no matter how hard we try. And I really work hard, I mean I do my homework, I work extra, but my parents keep telling me that I don't work enough, that I am not up to this school. And if that wasn't enough, they come and tell me that it seems like I don't give a damn about my bad marks, while I can't sleep at night because of this. They are always disappointed, no matter how much I try.*

And then there are my so called "friends". They are always nice to me and all, but only when they need me. I mean if I would go to them and I would try to tell them about my problems, they wouldn't even listen. So I have no one to talk about how bad I feel(except for my cat who is the only one who actually listens to me). Everyday when I get up, I can't wait for the day to pass, so I can be back in my bed. I really can't see the way out, by every second I feel worse.*

[esby]

Your first two concerns re- dad and rents and grades are exactly like me lol! So don't worry. I dunno why but my dad also picks on anything I do even if it has nothing to do with him. As for school work, if you are working hard then it will show in the end. I have an older sister who did fantastically well so I always have a high bar of expectation. Sadly I am nowhere near that level and the rents say I'm lazy/don't care/no effort etc..

[MemoriesLost]

I totally understand the family problems. My parents always have something wrong with me that just needs to be said, too. The bad marks, I don't know how you can deal with that. Would the school let you switch teachers? Could you complain about the teacher to a principal, or maybe talk to the teacher and ask what you can do to get your marks up. You should talk to your parents about everything that's going on. I know it sucks, but I think it's your best bet. Just tell them how you feel. In the meantime, find a way to distract yourself so that you don't concentrate on negative emotions.

[jjsmitty]

You and you're Dad are obviously clashing but its probably something to do with you're age. Kind of a primordial (caveman) thing where men feel challenged, its probably just a phase, heck i'm 17 and sometimes me and my dad argue like hell, then 5minutes later we can be best friends. As for you're grades, your true effort will come out in real exams, when someone who has never met you will mark your exam. You're parents just want the best for you, think about where you want to be in 10 years and aim high.

[Valedar]

your parents is just concern about you. they love you. i know that. how old are you btw? they want your future to be okay thats why they act like that.

and about the friend thing, they dont listen to you. my friends listen to me and give me advice and comforts me. idk about your friends. i cant tell if they are good friends or not coz i dont know them

[audiophile5]

I'm 16

[Tristar21]

hey i know its not right to say i know exactly what youre going through but i have a pretty good idea.

for the dad problem, as hard as it will be to find the confidence to do it, tell him. tell him how much it hurts you when all he does is badger you to do better and never say anything positive. it is so hard to do but i think its the best option...

as for the grades, are you in a public or private school? if its public and this really is happening to all the kids it is possible to let a counselor or the principle or somebody know what hes doing. if that doesnt work you could also try talking to him personally... i really wish i could help more

wish it all works out :)